clock Acura TL 2009 Owner's Guide

If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(seeon
page ).
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
8.
9.
7. 6.
10.
11.
550
606
A dding Engine Coolant
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
594
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Economy, Fuel .492
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Carrying, Cargo .497
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .209
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Certif ication Label .612
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Chains, tires .575
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .548
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When to .535
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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Charging System Indicator .65,595
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .502
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Childproof Door Locks .147
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .38
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .564
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Client Service Inf ormation .630
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Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
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CO in the Exhaust .57,624
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Compact Spare tire .582
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Compass .382
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Console Compartment .205
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Consumer Inf ormation .630
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Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
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Adding .550
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Checking .491
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Proper Solution .550
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Temperature Gauge .76
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator .72
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Cruise Control Operation .386
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Cup Holders .203
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Customer Relations Of f ice .630
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,62
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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Daytime Running Light Indicator .72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .632 ..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .139
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Def rosting the Windows .219
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Dimensions .614
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Dimming the Headlights .133
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .553
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Engine Oil .490
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .520
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Disc Changer .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages .250
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Disposal of Used Oil .550
Doors ........
Door Lock Sensor Button .170
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Monitor Indicator .11,88
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Power Door Locks .146
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .501
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Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
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Tachometer .75
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .581
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Emissions Control Systems .623
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .625
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Temperature, Outside .84
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Seat Belts .8,20
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Additional Information .20
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Cleaning .564
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,64
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Seat Heaters .193
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .380
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Sequential Shif t Mode .514
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Serial Number .612
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Service Intervals .544
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Service Manual .633
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Service Station Procedures .488
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Setting the Clock .377
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .507
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Shif t Lock Release .510
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Shif ting .508
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Side Airbags .9,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator .33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .133.....................................
Snow Tires .575
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Sound System .223
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
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Specif ications .582,616
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Specif ications Charts .614
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Speed Control .386
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Components .24
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Airbag Service .35
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .32,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) .145
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START Mode (Power Mode) .178
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Start/Stop Button, Engine .178
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Starting the Engine .503,506
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With a Dead Battery .591
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State Emissions Testing .623
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .593 Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .140
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .145
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Stereo Sound System .223
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Storing Your Vehicle .578
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Sunglasses Holder .207
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ......................
(TM) (SH-AWD
). 73
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Supplemental Restraint System .24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .34
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System Components .24
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