check engine Acura TL 2007 Owner's 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.
1.
2.
3.
4. 238
283
331
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
324
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 indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go off as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If
this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed. To
check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for 20 seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Refer to
for more
info rmation (see page ).
If
you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fu el fill cap. You will also see a
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Tighten the cap until it clicks at least
once (see page ). Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
348
236
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Code
State
Emissions T estingT aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
325
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 240
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Accessories .240
............................
Modif ications .241
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 120
......................................
AcuraLink .217
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 286
........................
Adding Engine Oil .283
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 284
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
...............
Additional Information . 22
......................................
Servicing .31
...................
System Components . 22
..............
Air Conditioning System . 126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .303
......................................
Antif reeze .286
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 60, 262
...................................
Operation .262
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 182
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 95
................................
Audio System .133
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 184
..............
Automatic Transmission . 253
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 288
.......................................
Shif ting .253
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
.......................................
Shif ting .253
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 258
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 324
............................
Jump Starting .320
..............................
Maintenance .308
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bef ore Driving .233
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holder .120
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 262
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 234
...........................................
Fluid .291
.......................................
Parking .117 .................
System Indicator . 59, 326
........................
Wear Indicators .261
.............................
Braking System .261
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 234
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 89
........................
Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .297
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 293
.................................
Fog Lights .295
............................
Specif ications .339
............
Turn Signal Lights . 294, 296
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .293
............................
Capacities Chart .338
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
............................
Carrying, Cargo .243
Cassette Player ....................................
Care . 154, 175
...........................
Operation . 152, 173
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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Ceiling Light .118
Index
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INDEX
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains, tires .307
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .284
......................................
When to .273
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
...
Charging System Indicator . 59, 324
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 98
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .49
...................................
Child Seats .41
..........................................
Inf ants .38
............................
Large Children .48
.........................................
LATCH .43
......................
Risks with Airbags .34
.............................
Small Children .39
.........................................
Tethers .46
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .299
...............
Climate Control System . 131
..............................................
Clock .116
..........................
CO in the Exhaust .52
.......................
Compact Spare tire .312
.........................................
Compass .228 .................
Console Compartment . 121
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 352
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .286
....................................
Checking .239
.........................
Proper Solution .286
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 61
............
Cruise Control Operation . 184
...................................
Cup Holders .120
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 352
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 88
.
Daytime Running Light Indicator . 62
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 90
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 130
....................................
Dimensions .338
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 86Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 288
..................................
Engine Oil .238
..........................
Directional Signals .86
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 261
........................
Disc Changer . 145, 165
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .285
Doors .......................
Monitor Indicator .68
......................
Power Door Locks .96
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .245
....................................
Economy .239
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .108
..............................
Economy, Fuel .239
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 320
...........
Brake System Indicator . 326
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
Index
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Checking the Fuses . 327
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
............................
Jump Starting .320
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
..................
Overheated Engine . 322
.......................................
Towing .331
.........................
Emergency Brake .117
......................
Emergency Flashers .90
......................
Emergency Towing .331
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 98
.......................
Emissions Controls .345
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 59, 325
.........................................
Oil Lif e .72
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
...............................
Overheating .322
............................
Specif ications .338
....................
Speed Limiter . 251, 258
..............................
Starting . 247, 248
.................
Engine, if it won’t start . 318......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .235
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .125
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 235
........................................
Filter, Oil .284
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 90
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .300
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 288
..........................................
Brake . 291
.........................................
Clutch .291
..............
Manual Transmission . 290
..........................
Power Steering .292
................
Windshield Washers . 287
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 178
........................................
Fog Lights . 89 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .90
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
....................................
Front Seats .103
....................................
Adjusting .103
.......................................
Heaters .111
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 24
.................................................
Fuel .234
......................
Fill Door and Cap .235
...........................................
Gauge .65
................
Octane Requirement . 234
........................
Reserve Indicator .63
........................
Tank, Filling the .235
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .327
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 239
.........................................
Gasoline .234
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .65
................
Octane Requirement . 234
........................
Tank, Filling the .235
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Gas Station Procedures . 235
Index
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INDEX
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Keys .92
...............
Keyless Memory Setting . 76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .336
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 86
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .293
.......................................
Indicator .58
.........................................
Parking .86
..................................
Turn Signal .86
.....................................
Load Limit .243
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 95
........................
Lockout Prevention .96
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 95
..................................
Glove Box .121
.................................
Power Door .96
...........................................
Trunk .97
........................
Low Coolant Level .239
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 243
..................................
Maintenance .271
........................................
Minder .273
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 277
........................................
Record .279
..........................................
Saf ety .272
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 325
...................
Manual Transmission . 250
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 108
...............................
Meters, Gauges .65
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 241
.......................................
Moonroof .116
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 66
............................
Engine Oil Lif e .72
...........................
HandsFreeLink .73
.........
Keyless Memory Settings . 76
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Maintenance Minder . 273
.....................................
Odometer .70
.................
Outside Temperature . 71
............................
Trip Computer .73 ...................................
Trip Meter .70
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 254
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 234
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 336
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 234
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
Oil ........................
Change, How to .284
......................
Change, When to .273
......................
Checking Engine .238
..............
Pressure Indicator . 51, 324
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .283
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 95
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
Index
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Outside Temperature .71
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Overheating, Engine .322
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 277
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 89
........................
Park Gear Position .254
...........................................
Parking .260
...............................
Parking Brake .117
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator . 59, 326
.................................
Parking Lights .86
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 260
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .346
...............
Power Socket Locations . 120
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
........................
Protecting Children .33
Installing a Child Seat Using ........................................
Latch .43 Installing a Child Seat with a
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 45
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .46
.................
Selecting a Child Seat . 41
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .38
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 48
.........
Protecting Small Children . 39
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 177
..................................
Safety Belts . 8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .13
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.......................
Satellite Radio . 139, 159
...................
Radiator Overheating . 322
Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound ........................................
System .133
...................
Readiness Codes . 325, 348
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
........................
Rear Seat Armrest .104
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 231
..........................
Rear View Mirror .106
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 90
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 103
.............................
Reminder Lights .58
................
Remote Audio Controls . 181
.......................
Remote Transmitter .99 Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 284
..........................................
Fuses .327
................................
Light Bulbs .293
...........................................
Tires .306
.............................
Wiper Blades .300
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 239
.........................
Restraint, Child . 38, 39
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 254
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Rotation, Tire .305
Index
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