Acura TL 2009 Repair Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. models only
U.S. models Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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DASHBOARD
RADIATOR CAP
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Gauges .75
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Fuel Gauge .75
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .77
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .130
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .131
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Turn Signals and Headlights .133
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .135
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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Fog Lights .137
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Instrument Panel Brightness .137
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Hazard Warning Button .139
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Rear Window Def ogger .139
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .140
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Keys and Locks .141
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .145
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Door Locks .146
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Childproof Door Locks .147 ..............................................
Trunk .148
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150
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Remote Transmitter .151
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Seats .155
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .160
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Mirrors .161
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
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Keyless Access System .167
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Keyless Access Remote .173
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Engine Start/Stop Button .177
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Seat Heaters .193
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Power Windows .195
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Moonroof .199
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Parking Brake .201
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Interior Convenience Items .202
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Beverage Holders .203
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Accessory Power Sockets .204
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Glove Box .205
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Console Compartment .205
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Vanity Mirror .206
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Sun Visor .206
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Center Pocket .207
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Sunglasses Holder .207
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Coat Hook .208
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Interior Lights .209
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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CLOCK
COMPASS
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
HOMELINK
BUTTONSMOONROOF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.63)
(P.75)
(P.77)
(P.162)
(P.164)
(P.146) (P.195)
(P.148)
(P.487)
(P.489) (P.507)
(P.204) (P.377)
(P.223)
(P.139)
(P.199)
(P.389)
AUDIO(P.382)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.214)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.193)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.256,266,347,358) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.204) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.375)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
If equipped
: SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65,595)
(P.64,595)
(P.64,596)(P.71)
(P.64)(P.68) (P.73)
(P.68)
(P.71) (P.72)
(P.74)(P.69) (P.72)
(P.72)
(P.67) (P.73)
(P.65,597)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.67) (P.66)
(P.73)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.72)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P.77)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running, and you
will see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals, and you
will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or
‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand . 20 596
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
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If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator has two f unctions:
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key, on models with keyless
access system, if an appropriate
keyless access remote is used. If it is
not a properly coded key or keyless
access remote, the indicator will
blink, and the engine’s f uel system
will be disabled (see page ). Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and . 1.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It may also come on brief ly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position.
If this indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page . Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II), and
START Mode is the equivalent
of START (III). For more
information, see pages and
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
cutof f system, side curtain airbags,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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