fuel pressure Acura TL 2007 Owner's Manual

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
57
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT INDICATOR MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59,
325)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.62) (P.59)
(P.64)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY (P.66)(P.63)
(P.62) (P.60)
(P.64)
(P.59) PARKING
BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the knob on the cap in the
notch on the f uel f ill door.
If your notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station, or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
1.
2.3.
4.
On TL with manual transmission
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Bef ore Driving
235
Pull
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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U.S.
Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights
Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
According
to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-
inf ormation display. 238
239
288
304 293
291
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.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Checking the Fuses . 327
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
............................
Jump Starting .320
.....
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
................
Gas Station Procedures . 235
Index
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INDEX
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 253
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .250
......................................
Glove Box .121
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .295
................
HandsFree Link (HFL) . 190
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
........................................
Headlights .86
........................................
Aiming .293
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .88
............
Daytime Running Lights . 88
..................
High Beam Indicator . 62
.........................
Reminder Chime .86
...................................
Turning on .86
............................
Head Restraints .104
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 86HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .187
.......................
Hood, Opening the .237
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .92
...........................................
Switch .95
............
Timing Control System . 346
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Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators .58
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 60, 262
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 59, 326
................
Charging System . 59, 324
.............................
Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .62
.....................................
Fog Light .63
...................................
High Beam .62
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
......................................
Low Fuel .63
................
Low Oil Pressure . 59, 324 .....................
Side Airbag Off . 30, 60
.........................................
SRS . 29, 60
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .62
............................
VSA Activation .61
.................................
VSA System .61
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Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 302
.................................
Inside Mirror .106
.............................
Inspection, Tire .304
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Instrument Panel .57
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 89
...............................
Interior Lights .118
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 314
.......................................
Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .320
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power
Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium
unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front:
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32
psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
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288 290
292291 All models except Type S
Type S
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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