Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ).
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
5. 6.
4. 151
Fuses
260
BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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ÎÎ
No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
1
2
3
4
5 15 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A Left Headlight Low Beam
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
IGP
Condenser Fan
Front Fog Light
Daytime Running Light
Radiator Fan Motor
MG Clutch Relay
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back UP, ACC
Hazard Warning
VSA Pump Motor Relay
VSA Fail Safe Relay
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Battery
IGI Main
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
U.S. models Canadian models
1: 2:
1
2
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
DBW
IG1 Coil
Not Used
LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Door Lock
Accessory Socket IG1 OPDS
IG1 Wiper
TPMS
Driver’s Power Seat (Slide)
Seat Heater
Driver’s Power Seat (Recline)
Passenger’s Power Seat (Slide)
IG1 ACG
IG1 Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
IGP
Rear Left Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Moonroof
VBSOL
HAC
OP2
ACC
HAC OP
7.5 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Passenger’s Power Seat (Recline)
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

µµThe operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this: Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle with just a
rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h). If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switched in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. Make
sure the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power socket are
turned of f so they do not run down
the battery.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
CONT INUED
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the bumper by pushing the lower part
of the cover with your f inger.
Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel nut wrench
f rom the tool case in the spare tire.
Using the wheel nut wrench,
fasten the extension into the bolt
hole.
3.
1. 2.
263
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
264
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

Screw the towing hook into the
hook extension, and tighten it
securely by hand.
4.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.

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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 .268
................................
Specif ications .270
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .272
.................................
Treadwear .272
......................................
Traction .272
.............................
Temperature .273
.................................
Tire Labeling .273.......................
Emissions Controls .274
.....................
The Clean Air Act .274
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .274
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .274
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .274
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .275
....................
PGM-FI System .275
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .275
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .275
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .275
....................
Replacement Parts .275
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .276
..............
State Emissions Testing .277
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
267

Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
268
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL

The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission. The engine number is stamped into
the engine block.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
269
ENGINE NUMBERTRANSMISSION
NUMBER