window Acura TL 2009 Service Manual

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f 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 of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. 1.
2.
3.
4.
490
547
606 88
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
595
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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No. Amps. No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
Not Used
SH-AWD
Washer
Wiper
ODS
ABS/VSA
Not Used
Starter Relay Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
Meter
ACG
Not Used
Daytime Running Light
A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Left Power Window
Front ACC Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
FrontLeftFogLight
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
604
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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No. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
610 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 Not Used
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding
Right Side Door Lock
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
Keyless Access System
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Premium amplifier
Console ACC Socket
Not Used
Lumbar Support
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
605
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s side
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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
......................................
When to .535
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
...
Charging System Indicator .65,595
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .502
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Childproof Door Locks .147
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .54
...................................
Child Seats .45
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
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
...............
Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
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CO in the Exhaust .57,624
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Compact Spare tire .582
.........................................
Compass .382
.................
Console Compartment .205
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .630
.............
Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
........................................
Adding .550
....................................
Checking .491
.........................
Proper Solution .550
...................
Temperature Gauge .76
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator .72
............
Cruise Control Operation .386
...................................
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
..........
Automatic Transmission .553
..................................
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
...
Disc Changer Error Messages .250
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .550
Doors ........
Door Lock Sensor Button .170
.................
Monitor Indicator .11,88
....................
Power Door Locks .146
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .501
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Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Index
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Panel Brightness Control .137
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Park Gear Position .508
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Parking .519
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Parking Brake .201
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .65,597
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Parking Lights .133
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Parking Over Things that Burn .519
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .34
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PGM-FI System .624
..................................
Power Mode .178
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ACCESSORY Mode .179
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ON Mode .179
............................
START Mode .180
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VEHICLE OFF Mode .179
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Power Socket Locations .202
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Protecting Children .37
Installing a Child Seat Using ........................................
Latch .47Installing a Child Seat with a
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .51
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children .53
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Protecting Small Children .43
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Protecting Your Discs .251,313
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Radiator Overheating .593
...
Radio/Disc Sound System .225,278
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Readiness Codes .596,626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .563
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Rear Seat Armrest .160
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .483
..........................
Rear View Mirror .161
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .139
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Reclining the Seat Backs .155
.............................
Reminder Lights .64
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Remote Audio Controls .374
.....................
Remote Transmitter .151
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .548 ..........................................
Fuses .599
................................
Light Bulbs .556
...........................................
Tires .568
.............................
Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .491
...............................
Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position .509
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Rotation, Tire .573
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Saf ety Belts .8,20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .632
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Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs .13,14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .234,293
Index
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XM Satellite Radio .233,292
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .58
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Warranty Coverages .631
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .552
...................................
Operation .131
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .140
............
Alignment and Balance .573
..........................
Compact Spare .582
Windows ................
Operating the Power .195
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .139
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .131
...................................
Def roster .219
.....................................
Washers .552
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .566
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Operation .131
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Worn Tires .571
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .606 :U.S.
Index
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