ECO mode Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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Normal Shif t Speeds . 492,503
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 612..............................
Paddle Shif ters .499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position .495
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Parking .506
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Parking Brake .212
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,598
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Parking Lights .139
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .624
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Phonetic Modif ication . 335
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Pollen Filter .566
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Power Mode .184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode .185
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START Mode .187, 188
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VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
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Power Socket Locations . 213
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Power Windows .206
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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........................
Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47
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Protecting Your Discs . 381
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Radiator Overheating . 593
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 236,285
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Radio Thef t Protection . 390
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Radio, XM
. 246, 299
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Readiness Codes . 597,626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest .166
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
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Rearview Mirror .167
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 468
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Odometer .82
Oil ........................
Change, How to .544
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Change, When to .531
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Checking Engine .474
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Pressure Indicator . 64,595
Selecting Proper Viscosity ..............................
Chart .543, 544
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 151
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ON Mode (Power Mode) . 184,185
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .623
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Operating Range .174
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Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature .85
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Overheating, Engine .593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels .469 P
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Recommended Shif t................................
Speeds .492, 503
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Ref ueling .470
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Reminder Indicators .64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .174, 179
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Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Remote Transmitter .157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Engine Oil and Filter . 544
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Fuses .600
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Light Bulbs .555
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Minder .531
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Timing Belt .554
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Tires .573
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Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .475, 546
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Reverse Tilt Mirror .168
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position . 496
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Rotation, Tire .573 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 632
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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 . 58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .564
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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 .202, 204
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Seats, Adjusting the .161
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Seat Ventilation .204
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Security System .395
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 236..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 501
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Serial Number .612
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Service Minder .531
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Service Manual .633
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Service Station Procedures . 470
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Setting the Clock .391
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 494
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Shif t Lock Release .497
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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 .139
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Snow Tires .575
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Sound System .235
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
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Specif ications .582, 616
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Spark Plugs .615
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Specif ications .614
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Speed Control .401
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Speedometer .76
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or
5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
468
552 553
544 543
550 All models except SH-AWD with
Advance Package and Canadian
SH-AWD Elite Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package
and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
Package
2WD models
SH-AWD modelsAll models SH-AWD models
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T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his Owner’s Manual covers all models of
theAcuraTL.Youmayfinddescriptionsof
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual
(including the f ront cover) represent
f eatures and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular
model may not have some of these f eatures.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
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