service interval Acura TL 2007 Owner's Manual

If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Acura dealer knows
your vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Acura parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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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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Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
2. 1.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Oil and Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
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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
Index
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