TPMS Acura TL 2014 User Guide
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation on the TPMS.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
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Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
568
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.
If you check air pressure when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
Tires
Maint enance
569
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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:
:
619 617
Special Edition, Advance
Package and Canadian Elite
Package
On 2WD Models
On SH-AWD Models
On 2WD Models
On SH-AWD Models
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
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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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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 ).
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Compact Spare Tire
582
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Circuits Protected
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3210 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
Blind Spot Information
System
SH-AWD
Washer
Wiper
ODS
ABS/VSA
Not Used
Starter Relay
Fuel Pump
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
1
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9 VB SOL
SRS
Meter
ACG
Not Used
Daytime Running Lights
A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Left Power Window
Front ACC Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
FrontLeftFogLight
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
STS
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
605
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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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
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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
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves . 628
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
611
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Technical Inf ormation
621
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Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malf unction, the telltale will f lash f or
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
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Audio System
Audio
HandsFreeLink
HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
AcuraLink
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Blind Spot Inf ormation (BSI)
The f ollowing products and systems
on your vehicle emit radio waves
when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards of FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) and
Industry Canada Standard, described
as f ollows:
Bluetooth
Bluetooth As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
DevicesthatEmitRadioWaves
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HomeLinkUniversal................................
Transceiver . 404
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
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Horn .4,136
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Hydraulic Clutch . 554
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
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Jack, Tire . 584
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Jump Starting . 591
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Keyless Access Remote . 174, 179
Keyless Access Remote System
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Main Switch . 195
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keys . 147
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Built-In . 201
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition
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Keys . 147
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Switch . 150
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Timing Control System . 624
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Immobilizer System . 149
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators/Messages . 64, 90
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66, 508
Blind Spot Inf ormation
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System (BSI) . 75, 521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 65, 598
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Charging System . 65, 596
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Cruise Control . 72
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Door Open . 12, 71
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Fog Lights . 71
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High Beam . 71 .................................
Hot Coolant . 77
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
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Lights On . 71
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Low Fuel . 73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64, 595
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Seat Belt . 20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f . 33, 67
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SRS . 32, 67
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Starting System . 488, 490
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Trunk Open . 12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning . 70
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VSA Off . 68
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VSA System . 68
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Individual Map Lights . 221
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
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Inf ant Restraint . 42
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Inf ant Seats . 42
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LATCH . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
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Inside Mirror . 167
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Inspection, Tire . 571....................
Installing a Child Seat . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Using LATCH . 47
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Instrument Panel . 63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
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Interior Lights . 220
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Introduction . i
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