service Acura TL 2010 Workshop Manual

The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Inf ormation
581
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Client Service Inf ormation . 594
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Warranty Coverages .595
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .596
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Authorized Manuals .597
Warranty and Client Relations
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
593
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U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client
Services. Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way. In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands: Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you576
Client Service Inf ormation
594
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Acura Client Services
Honda Canada Inc.
Visit www.acura.ca for contact
information
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Authorized Manuals
597
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61TK401EL 61TK430
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31TK4M10 31TK4Q10 ACU-R Form Description
2010 Acura TL Service Manual
2010 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2009 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual 2010 Acura TL Owner’s Manual
2010 Acura TL Navigation Manual
2010 Acura TL Maintenance Journal
2010 Acura TL Advanced Technology Guide Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
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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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Dead Battery .555
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 596
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 139
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Def rosting the Windows . 221
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Dimensions .578
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Dimming the Headlights . 133
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
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Engine Oil .448
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 481
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Disc Changer .241
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Disposal of Used Oil .512
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Capacities Chart .578
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo .455
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .364
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CD Changer .241
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CD Player .295
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Certif ication Label .576
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Chains .541
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Changing a Flat Tire .547
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .510
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When to .497
...
Charging System Indicator . 65,559
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 460
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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 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 147
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
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Client Service Inf ormation . 594
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Climate Control System . 216,217
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On/Off Button .219
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Clock .373
...................................
Clutch Fluid .520
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CO in the Exhaust . 57,588
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 461,463
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Compact Spare Tire .546
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Compass .378
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Console Compartment . 208
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Consumer Inf ormation . 594
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .512
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Checking .449
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Proper Solution .512
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Water Temp Hot Message . 76Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .587
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 382
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Cup Holders .206
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Customer Service Of f ice . 594
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 596
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .530
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator 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 .196
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .376
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 226
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 475...............................
Serial Number .576
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Service Minder .497
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Service Manual .597
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Service Station Procedures . 445
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Setting the Clock .373
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 468
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Shif t Lock Release .471
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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
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Snow Tires .541
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Sound System .225
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .546
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Specif ications .546
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Spark Plugs .579
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Specif ications .578
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Speed Control .382
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Speedometer .75
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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 . 177,182
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Starting the Engine . 461,463
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Check Starting System . 462,464
In Cold Weather at High ..........................
Altitude .461, 463
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With a Dead Battery . 555
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 557
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .140
...
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 145,183
Steering Wheel ..............
Buttons . 370,382,388,406
Index
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Stereo Sound System . 225
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Storing Your Vehicle .544
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Sun Visors .209
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Sunglasses Holder .210
Super Handling All-Wheel ...
Drive (TM) (SH-AWD
) . 73,478
....
Supplemental Restraint System . 24
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Servicing .35
...............................
SRS Indicator .32
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .510
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Tachometer .75
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 545
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
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Emissions Control Systems . 587
Three Way Catalytic .......................
Converter .588, 589
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Temperature, Outside . 84
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 224
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 372 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 589
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 446
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 140
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Time, Setting the .373
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Tire Chains .541
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 547
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Tire Inf ormation .581
.................................
Tire Labeling .583
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .488
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .69, 488
......................
Pressure Monitor .489
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .585
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TPMS System Failure . 491
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Tires .534
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Air Pressure .535, 536
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Chains .541
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Checking Wear .537
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Compact Spare .546
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 584
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Inf lation .535
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Inspection .537
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Replacing .539 ......................................
Rotating .539
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Service Lif e .538
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Snow .541
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Specif ications .540, 580
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Summer Tire .540
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Traction Devices .541
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Winter Driving .540
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Tools, Tire Changing . 548
Torque Distribution Monitor ...............................
(SH-AWD
) .478
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .493
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Emergency Wrecker . 570
...........................................
Hook .572
...........................
Traction Devices .541
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .515
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .517
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Fluid Selection . 516,517
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Identif ication Number . 577
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Shif ting the Automatic . 469
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Shif ting the Manual . 465
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
SpareTirePressure: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case2.67 US qt (2.53
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) only.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm
)
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only (see
page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
444
509
516 518
518 519
All models except SH-AWD with
High Performance Tires and
SH-AWD TECH HPT models
SH-AWD with High Performance
Tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT
models
On models with SH-AWD
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