manual transmission Acura TL 2008 Owner's Manual

2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ......................\
.............................. 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column)
.......... 55
Features (
climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ®
,and other convenience items
) ........... 125
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...........................................\
........................... 235
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 251
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 277
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) .................................... 317
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 341
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 357
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 361
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCKS DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112)
(P.259)
(P.239)
(P.237) (P.9)
(P.107)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
CEILING CONSOLE
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9)
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.97)
(P.118) (P.189)
(P.115)
:
CEILING LIGHT
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.57)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.133)CLOCK
(P.116)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.256) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.126)
(P.65)
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Control L ocations
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY
POWER DOOR LOCKSCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112) (P.107)(P.126)
(P.133)
(P.259)
(P.256)
(P.239)
(P.237)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLECLOCK
(P.116)
CEILING CONSOLE
(P.97)
:
CEILING LIGHT
MOONROOF SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
(P.118)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS (P.189) (P.115)
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To enter the customizing mode,
press the SEL/RESET button while
‘‘Keyless Memory Setting ’’ is
displayed. The display will change as
shown above. The f irst Keyless Memory Setting is
Auto Door Lock.
Select the desired condition by
moving the pointer with the INFO
( ) button and enter your selection
by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
OFF: The auto door lock is
deactivated all the time.
There are two (manual
transmission) or three (automatic
transmission) possible settings:
15 km/h: The doors will lock when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 km/h.
10 mph: The doors will lock when
the vehicle speed reaches 10 mph.
SHIFT FROM P: The doors will lock
whenever you move the shif t lever
out of P. (Models with automatic
transmission.)
Auto Door Lock
On Canadian models
On U.S. models
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S.
Canada
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Auto Door Unlock
On models with automatic transmission On models with manual transmission
Select the desired condition by
moving the pointer with the INFO
( ) button and enter your selection
by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
To designate the door(s) that unlock
under the previous step, select
‘‘DRVR DR’’ or ‘‘ALL DRS’’ by
moving the pointer with the INFO
( ) button and enter your selection
by pressing the SEL/RESET button.Select the condition and door(s) to
unlock by moving the pointer with
INFO ( ) button and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
SHIFT TO P: The driver’s door or all
doors depending on your selection in
the next step, will unlock whenever
you move the shif t lever to P
(Models with automatic
transmission).
IGN OFF: The driver’s door or all
doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
OFF: The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Shif t out of Park (automatic
transmission), or into reverse
(manual transmission).
Adjust the outside mirrors.
Driving Position Memory System
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the knob on the cap in the
notch on the f uel f ill door.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station, or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
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4.
On TL with manual transmission
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Bef ore Driving
237
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy. An under-inf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
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Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Maintain proper tire inf lation
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Bef ore Driving
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and the automatic
transmission. It also includes
important inf ormation on parking
your vehicle, the braking system, the
vehicle stability assist (VSA) system
and the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS).........................
Preparing to Drive .252
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Starting the Engine .253
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Manual Transmission .256
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Automatic Transmission .259
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Parking .266
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Braking System .267
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .270
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .272
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Towing a Trailer .276
Driving
Driving
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