Acura TL 2007 Workshop Manual

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself :Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comf ortably over the edge of the
seat?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder
belt.
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt f it, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions f or a child
who must sit in f ront.
1.
2. Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting L arger Children
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Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger’s front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly.
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outg rown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster. Some
states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
we ight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page ) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
3.
4.
5.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat. The
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries. Of
course, children vary widel y. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout the ride. 14 48
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
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If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly. This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk lid open, airf low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
U.S. modelsCanadian models U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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HOOD
DASHBOARD
RADIATOR CAP
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U.S. modelsCanadian models U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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SUN VISOR
DOORJAMB
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .66
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Controls Near Steering Wheel .84
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .85
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Turn Signal and Headlights .86
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .88
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Daytime Running Lights .88
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Fog Lights .89
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Instrument Panel Brightness .89
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Hazard Warning Button .90
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Rear Window Def ogger .90
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .91
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Keys .92
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Immobilizer System .94
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Ignition Switch .95
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Door Locks .96
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Trunk .97
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Emergency Trunk Opener .98
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Childproof Door Locks .98
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Remote Transmitter .99...............................................
Seats .103
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .105
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Mirrors .106
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .108
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Seat Heaters .111
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Power Windows .112
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Moonroof .115
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Clock .116
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Parking Brake .117
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Interior Lights .118
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Interior Convenience Items .119
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Beverage Holders .120
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Glove Box .121
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Console Compartment . 121
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Coin Holder .122
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Front Door Pockets . 122
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Vanity Mirror .123
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Sun Visor .123
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Vehicle with navigation system shown
Control Locations
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY
POWER DOOR LOCKS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON CLIMATE
CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLOCK
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112) (P.107)
(P.116)
(P.97) (P.235) (P.237) (P.126)
(P.133)
(P.250)
(P.253)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT INDICATOR MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59,
325)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.62) (P.59)
(P.64)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY (P.66)(P.63)
(P.62) (P.60)
(P.64)
(P.59) PARKING
BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
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