tire pressure Acura TL 2012 Owner's Guide

The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional technical information,
see page .
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Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Tire Size
Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure forNormal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology
TL and TL with Technology Package models
TL with Advance Package and Canadian Elite Package models SH-AWD with Advance Package
Package modelsRecommended Tire Pressures
Tires
570
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
P245/40R19 94V
34 psi (235 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
P245/45R18 96V
Rear: Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear: Front:
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and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
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Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
We strongly recommend that you do
not drive faster than the posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you ever drive in a sanctioned
competitive event at sustained high
speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.
Tire pressure f or high speed driving
is the same as f or normal driving. For speeds over 99 mph
For speeds over 118 mph
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for High Speed Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
High Speed Driving
TL with Advance Package, CanadianElite Package, SH-AWD, and SH-AWDwith Technology Package models SH-AWD with Advance Package
Package models
TL and TL with Technology
Tires
High Speed Driving T ire Inspection
Maint enance
571
P245/45R18 96V
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm
) 39 psi (270 kPa ,
2.7 kgf/cm
)
39 psi (270 kPa ,
2.7 kgf/cm
)
P245/40R19 94V
Front:
Rear: Front:
Rear:
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and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
Package models
or 190 km/h: or 160 km/h:
2012 TL

Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).619
Tires
T ire Maintenance
Tire
Labeling
572
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of each wheel.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the multi-information display. Move
the tires to the positions shown in
the illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Tires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
T ire Maintenance
Maint enance
573
Front Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
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It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
not work.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer. See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and pagef or tire size inf ormation.
Wheels:
Tires:
: Advance Package and
Canadian Elite Package
617
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On 2WD Models
On SH-AWD Models
On 2WD Models
On SH-AWD Models
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
574
17x8.0J
18x8.0J
18x8.0J
19x8.0J
P245/50R17 98V
P245/45R18 96V
P245/45R18 96V
P245/40R19 94V (TPMS)
(TPMS) (TPMS)
(TPMS)
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .582
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .583
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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Jump Starting .591
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 593
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
..........
Charging System Indicator . 596
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
...............
Brake System Indicator . 598
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ....................................
Manually .599
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Fuses .600
..............................
Fuse Locations .604
......................
Emergency Towing .607
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
581
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement tire should be the same
sizeanddesign,mountedonthe
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
Af ter several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to f lash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
517
Compact Spare Tire
582
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged. Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
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18.
19.20.
21.
22.
518
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
587
SPACER CONE
TAB
SPACER CONE For compact
spare tireFor normal
tire
WING BOLT
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
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
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Emissions Controls .623
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .625
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Emissions Testing .626
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
611
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Tires
Alignment P245/50R17 98V
P245/45R18 96V
P245/40R19 94V
T135/80D17 103M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
3.8°1°
0.5°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
TL
SH-AWD
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6: TL with Technology Package
TL with Advance Package and Canadian Elite Package
SH-AWD with Technology Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
Package
1, 2
3, 4, 5
6
6
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
1, 2, 3, 4,
5 6
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Technical Inf ormation
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