dimensions Acura TL 2009 Owner's Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Overview of Contents
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you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers .612
................................
Specif ications .614
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .617
.................................
Tire Labeling .619
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .621
.......................
Emissions Controls .623
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .625
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Emissions Testing .626
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Weights
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
1.66 US gal (6.3)
18.5 US gal (70
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
63.8 in (1,620 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
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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
...................................
Chains, tires .575
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .548
......................................
When to .535
....................
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
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .38
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .564
..........
Client Service Inf ormation .630
...............
Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
..................
CO in the Exhaust .57,624
.......................
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
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice .630
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,62
..............
Daytime Running Lights .136
.
Daytime Running Light Indicator .72
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .632 ..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .139
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Def rosting the Windows .219
....................................
Dimensions .614
.............
Dimming the Headlights .133
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .553
..................................
Engine Oil .490
........................
Directional Signals .133
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .520
.................................
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
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .501
....................................
Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .581
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .617
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Unleaded Gasoline .486
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .550
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .222
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .51
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .625
................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .140
..........................
Time, Setting the .377
....................................
Tire Chains .575
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .583
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................................
System .526
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .69,526
..............
TPMS System Failure .529
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................
Messages .527
...............................................
Tires .568
..............................
Air Pressure .568
.........................
Checking Wear .571
..........................
Compact Spare .582
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
......................................
Inf lation .568
..................................
Inspection .571
...................................
Replacing .574
......................................
Rotating .573
...........................................
Snow .575
............................
Specif ications .616
.............................
Summer Tire .575.......................
Traction Devices .575
..........................
Winter Driving .575
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .583
Torque Distribution Monitor
...............................
(SH-AWD
) .517
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .531
................
Emergency Wrecker .606
...........................
Traction Devices .575
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .553
.
Checking Fluid Level Manual .555
..................
Fluid Selection .554,555
..............
Identif ication Number .612
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .508
.....................................
Treadwear .617
................................
Trip Computer .82
.......................................
Trip Meter .81
..............................................
Trunk .148
......
Emergency Trunk Release .150
...............................
Opening the .148
.............
Open Monitor Light .11,88
..................................
Turn Signals .133.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .498
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .614
VEHICLE OFF Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System .523
........
VSA System Indicator .68,523
...
VSA Activation Indicator .68,523
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .524
.............................
Vehicle Storage .578
.................................................
VIN .612
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .548
Index
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