LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tethers
. 510
. 497
. 65, 561
. 460
. 37
. 54
. 45
. 42
. 53
. 47
. 38
. 43
. 51
II
.....................
On/Off Button
Warning Labels Where Should a Child Sit?
Child Seats LATCH Tether Anchorage Points
Childproof Door Locks Cleaning the Seat Belts Client Service Information Climate Control System
. 39, 59
. 38
.........
. 45
.......................................
. 47
.........................................
. 51
..........
. 147
................
. 530
................
..........
. 596
. 216, 217
. 219
. 374
Clock
. 520
Clutch Fluid
CO in the Exhaust
. 57, 589
Cold Weather, Starting in . 461, 463
. 548
Compact Spare Tire
Compass
. 379
. 208
Console Compartment
. 596
Consumer Information
Controls, Instruments and
. 61
Coolant
...................... ......................................... ................. ................. .............
.......................... .............................................. ...................................
.................. ....
.......
Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge Water Temp Hot Message
........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... ........
. 512
. 449
. 512
. 76
. 76
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holders Customer Service Office
........................................ ................ ............ ................................... .............
. 589
. 72
. 383
. 206
. 596
...............
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
................................... .............. ................................. ............ .............. .............. .................................... .............
Automatic Transmission Engine Oil
.......... .................................. ........................ ........ ................................. ... .....................
Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disc Changer Disc Changer Error Messages Disposal of Used Oil
. iii
. 3, 62
. 136
. 557
. 598
. 139
. 221
. 580
. 133
. 515
. 448
. 133
. 481
. 241
. 251
. 512
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Index
Doors
.....
..........
. 170
Lock Button, Outer Handle
. 147, 171
Lockout Prevention
. 12, 71
.................
Monitor Indicator
....................
. 146
Power Door Locks
Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 169
. 583
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting,
*
. 465
. 473
. 5
. 459
. 450
.............. ....................
Manual Transmission
D-Paddle Shift Mode Driver and Passenger Safety Driving
........................................... ....................................
Economy
Driving Position Memory
...........
System
........................................
. 164
Dual Temperature and Mode
Control
Dual and Pollen Filter
....................................... ..................
. 222
. 532
Economy, Fuel Electronic Stability Control
..............................
. 450
(ESC) System
Emergencies
............................ .................................. .............
. 484
. 547
. 557
Battery, Jump Starting
. 563
Brake System Indicator
. 549
Changing a Flat Tire
. 561
Charging System Indicator
. 565
Checking the Fuses
. 139
Hazard Warning Flashers
. 554
If the Engine Won’t Start
. 574
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
. 557
Jump Starting
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 561
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 562
Manually Opening Fuel Fill
........... ................ ..... .................. ....... ......... ...... ............................ ..... ...
Door
Overheated Engine Towing
....................................... .................. ....................................... ......................... .............. .................... ...................... .......... ....................... ........................
Emergency Brake Emergency Engine Start Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine
. 564
. 559
. 572
. 204
. 464
. 139
. 572
. 150
. 589
. 592
Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start
. 512
............
....
. 76
.........................
. 554
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Oil Life Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Start/Stop Button Starting Starting System
................................ ................................. ........ .............. ............................... ............................ .................... ............. ..............................
. 64, 562
. 84, 497
. 64, 561
. 509
. 559
. 581
. 466, 471
. 177, 182
. 461, 463
Message
.........................
. 462, 464
Engine Compartment Covers
. 508
......
Engine Coolant
. 512
..............................
Engine Start/Stop Button
. 177
............
Ethanol in Gasoline
......................
. 445
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 589
Exhaust Fumes
...............................
. 57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by
........................................
. 18
Fan, Interior
...................................
. 220
CONTINUED
III
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Index
Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters
......................................... ....................
Dust and Pollen Oil
......................... ............................................... ........... ................... .....................................
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids
. 215
. 445
. 532
. 510
. 139
. 549
. 531
Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washers
.......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. ................
. 515
. 519
. 520
. 517
. 514
FM Stereo Radio
Reception Fog Lights Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seats Adjusting Airbags Heaters
................................... ..................................... ........................ .............................. .................................... .................................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................. ...................... ...........................................
Fill Door and Cap Gauge
. 368
. 137
. 139
. 9, 26
. 155
. 155
. 9, 26
. 196
. 444
. 446
. 75
Fuel
Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Filling the
..................... ................ ............................... ........................ ............................... .....................
Fuel Economy Fuses, Checking the
. 73
. 444
. 444
. 445
. 450
. 565
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling
............... ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
. 450
. 444
. 75
. 73
. 444
. 445
. 445
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
Fuel
. 75
... ...............................................
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
.......... .............. ......................................
Glove Box Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
. 468
. 465
. 208
(GVWR)
.....................................
. 457
Halogen Bulbs HandsFreeLink (HFL) Hazard Warning Flashers Hard Disc Drive (HDD),
....................... ...... ............
. 521, 526
. 389, 406
. 139
Playing Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Automatic Lighting On Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeps Replacing Bulbs Turning on
........................................ ..................................... ........................................ ............ ............ ......... .................. ....................... ........................ ................................. ............................ ............................. ................................... ............... .............................
Head Restraints Heated Mirrors Heater, Seat High-Low Beam Switch Hill Start Assist HomeLink Universal
. 308
. 133
. 521
. 135
. 134
. 136
. 71
. 133
. 521
. 133
. 156
. 163
. 196
. 133
. 486
Transceiver
................................ ........
Hood, Opening and Closing Horn Hydraulic Clutch
...........................................
...........................
. 386
. 447
.4 ,130
. 520
IV
2011 TL10/07/29 12:59:05 31TK4620_610
. 141
. 145
. 590
. 143
.........
. 6
. 64, 88
. 66, 482
...
Identification Number, Vehicle . 578
Ignition
Keys
Switch
Timing Control System
............................................ ......................................... ............ ......................
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions ............... Indicators/Messages ...... ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................
System)
.............................
. 65, 563
. 65, 561
Charging System
. 72
Cruise Control
. 12, 71
Door Open
. 71
Fog Lights
. 71
High Beam
. 76
Hot Coolant
. 65
Key (Immobilizer System)
. 74
Keyless Access System
. 71
Lights On
. 73
Low Fuel
. 64, 561
Low Oil Pressure
................
.........
. 69
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 562
...
............................. ................................... ................................... ................................. ........ .............. ..................................... ......................................
................................. ..................... .........................................
Seat Belt Side Airbag Off SRS Starting System Trunk Open Turn Signal and Hazard
...........................
.................
. 20, 64
. 33, 67
. 32, 67
. 462, 464
. 12, 71
Warning
VSA Off VSA System
Individual Map Lights Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats
LATCH Tether Anchorage Points
................................... ........................................ ................................. .................. ......... ............................... ...................................... ......................................... .......... ................... ................................. ............................. .................... .......... ............................. ............................ ...... ...............................
. 70
. 68
. 68
. 213
. 64
. 42
. 42
. 47
. 51
. 535
. 161
. 537
. 46
. 51
. 47
. 63
. 137
. 211
. i
........................................
Tether Anchorage Points Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction
Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
Index
Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 550
. 550
. 557
. 168, 173
.......
Main Switch
Keyless Access Remote Keyless Access Remote System ............................... ................ .......... ................................................ ........................................
Keyless Access System Keyless Memory Settings Keys
Built-In
TM
. 189
. 167
. 92
. 141
. 195
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights Control Buttons
....................... ...............
..................
............................... ................
. 578
. 133
. 16, 21
. 47
. 211
CONTINUED
2011 TL10/08/06 13:36:39 31TK4620_611
Index
Lights
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.................... ....................................... .......................................
..........................
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) LOCK VEHICLE OFF
.................................... ....
(Power Mode)
...........................
. 521
. 63
. 133
. 70, 133
. 456
. 145
..............
. 178
. 147, 171
Lockout Prevention Locks
Anti-theft Steering
Column
...........................
Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk Trunk Pass-through Cover
........................ ............................ .................................. ............................... ......................................... ...... ........................ .........................
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lower Anchors Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
................................ ... ...........
. 145, 183
. 147
. 446
. 208
. 146
. 148
. 160
. 449
. 73
. 64, 561
. 47
. 580
. 455
...
VI
Maintenance
..................................
. 495
Main Items and Sub
Items Minder Owner’s Maintenance
.............................. ........................................
. 502, 506
. 497
Checks
................................... ..........................................
Safety
. 505
. 496
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
....................................
................... ........ .................................... ...........
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Map Lights Memory, Driving Position Meters, Gauges Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof Multi-Information Display
........................ ............... ....................................... .............
.........................
. 64, 562
. 465
. 517
. 213
. 164
. 63, 75
. 161
. 454
. 202
. 77
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds
................... .................. ............
. 470
. 444
. 466, 477
NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... ...............
. i
. 578
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 444
Odometer
. 81
Oil
... .........................................
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 510
. 497
. 448
. 64, 561
Chart
...................................... ......... .............
ON (Ignition Key Position) ON Mode (Power Mode) Onboard Refueling Vapor
. 510
. 145
. 178
Recovery
Operating Range Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels
.................................... ........................... ............................ ..................... .................... .... .........................
. 589
. 168
. 162
. 84
. 559
. 505
. 444
2011 TL10/07/29 12:59:15 31TK4620_612
Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............................. ............ ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 473
. 137
. 469
. 480
. 204
.................
System Indicator
. 65, 563
Parking Lights
...............................
. 133
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 480
....
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
. 34
. 590
PGM-FI System
.............................
. 532
Pollen Filter
...................................
. 178
..................................
Power Mode
.................
. 179
. 179
...................................
. 181
............................
. 179
..............
...............
. 205
. 198
............................
. 18
.........
.........
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
...
.....
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 18
ACCESSORY Mode ON Mode START Mode VEHICLE OFF Mode Power Socket Locations Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens
Protecting Children
General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with
........................ ..................... ....................... ....... .........
. 37
. 37
. 42
. 53
. 43
Tethers
Using LATCH
Protecting Your Discs
..................................... ............................. ..................
. 51
. 47
. 364
...
.................
...................
............................ ...................
Radiator Overheating
. 559
Radio/Disc Sound System . 226, 273
. 373
Radio Theft Protection
. 235, 287
Radio, XM
Readiness Codes
. 562, 592
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 528
. 160
Rear Seat Armrest
........................
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor
. 441
. 161
Rearview Mirror
...........................
. 139
Rear Window Defogger
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs
.............
. 155
Recommended Shift
Speeds Refueling
................................ ........................................
. 466, 477
. 445
Index
Reminder Indicators Remote, Keyless Access
.......................
. 64
. 168, 173
. 370
. 151
System
................................
................ .....................
Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Minder Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades
.............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ........................................ ................................ ........................................... .............................
Replacing Seat Belts After a
. 532
. 510
. 565
. 521
. 497
. 520
. 539
. 532
Crash
............................................ .............
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
. 23
. 598
Coolant
...............................
Reverse Tilt Mirror Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire
...................... ............................... .................. ................................
. 449, 512
. 162
. 37
. 470
. 539
CONTINUED
VII
2011 TL10/07/29 12:59:19 31TK4620_613
Index
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
.................................. ............
................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
.....................................
Airbags Seat Belts
. 8, 20
. 598
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 58
. iii
. 8, 20
. 20
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
Tensioners
............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
. 22
. 530
. 21
. 23
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy
................... ............... .................................. ...................... ............................ ..................... ... ..................
Seat Heaters Seats, Adjusting the Security System Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Sequential Shift Mode
. 20, 64
. 20
. 18
. 196
. 155
. 377
. 45
. 226
. 475
VIII
*
............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ........................ ... ........................ ................................ ........
Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock SH-AWD Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Airbag Off Indicator Side Curtain Airbags Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................... ............................. ..................................... ................................
. 578
. 497
. 599
. 445
. 374
. 73
. 468
. 471
. 9, 30
. 33, 67
. 32
. 133
. 541
. 225
Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speedometer SRS, Additional Information
. 548
. 548, 582
. 581
. 580
. 383
. 75
. 24
Additional Safety Precautions . 36
. 35
Airbag Service
Airbag System Components
. 24
.................................... ................................ ................................ ................................... .......... ... ............................. ......
......................................
....................
How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................
Indicator Works
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
......................
. 33
. 34
How the SRS Indicator
Works
.......................................
. 32
How Your Front Airbags
Work
Work
.............................
. 26
.........................................
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
...
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
. 32
SRS Indicator
. 32, 67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 145
START Mode (Power Mode)
......
. 178
Start/Stop Button, Engine . 177, 182
...
..............
Starting the Engine
. 461, 463
Check Starting System . 462, 464
....
In Cold Weather at High
..........................
Altitude
With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
. 140
Anti-theft Column Lock . 145, 183
..............................
...
. 461, 463
. 557
. 559
................ ........
Steering Wheel
Buttons
..............
. 370, 383, 389, 406
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Index
. 225
. 544
. 209
. 210
................... .................... ...................................... ........................
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visors Sunglasses Holder Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (TM) (SH-AWD )
. 73, 478
Supplemental Restraint System . 24
. 35
. 32
. 24
. 510
.... ...................................... ............................... ................... ..................................
Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
Synthetic Oil
...
Tachometer
. 75
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 547
Technical Descriptions
.....................................
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
*
.... .....
. 583
. 589
Converter
.......................
Temperature Gauge Temperature, Outside Temperature, Inside Sensor Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio
....................... .................... ........ .............. ................
. 590, 591
. 76
. 84
. 224
. 51
. 373
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 591
. 447
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
.........
. 140
Tilt the Steering Wheel
................
. 374
Time, Setting the
..........................
. 541
Tire Chains
....................................
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat
. 549
. 583
Tire Information
...........................
Tire Labeling
.................................
. 585
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
....................
. 488
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator
Pressure Monitor Required Federal
......................
. 69, 488
. 489
Explanation
......................
TPMS System Failure
............................ .............. ...............................................
. 587
. 491
. 534
. 535, 536
Air Pressure
. 541
........................................
Chains
. 537
.........................
Checking Wear
. 548
..........................
Compact Spare
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......
. 583
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 586
. 535
Inflation
......................................
..................................
Inspection
. 537
. 539
Replacing
...................................
Tires
Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications Summer Tire Traction Devices Winter Driving
...................................... ................................ ...........................................
. 539
. 538
. 541
. 540, 582
. 540
. 541
. 540
. 550
.................... ............................. ....................... .......................... ...................
Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor
(SH-AWD )
...............................
. 478
Towing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Hook
..................................... ................ ........................................... ...........................
. 493
. 572
. 574
. 541
Traction Devices Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
..............................
. 515
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual
...................................
..................
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
. 517
. 516, 517
. 579
. 469
. 465
.............. ............. ..................
CONTINUED
IX
2011 TL10/07/29 12:59:29 31TK4620_615
Index
Treadwear Trip Computer Trip Meter Trunk
..................................... ................................ ....................................... .............................................. .................. ............................... ............................ ............. ..................................
Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator Open Monitor Indicator
Turn Signals
. 583
. 82
. 81
. 148
. 150
. 148
. 71
. 12
. 133
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
.......................................... .... ........................
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter
. 547
. 583
. 444
Cable
..................
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
. 254, 263, 340, 350
. 512
.......
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions
................................ ................. ......................
. 209
. 456
. 580
VEHICLE OFF Mode
(Power Mode)
........................... Vehicle Identification Number .... Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ),
. 178
. 578
aka Electronic Stability
............... .......................
VSA Off Indicator VSA OFF Switch VSA System Indicator
....
Control (ESC), System . 484
. 68, 484
. 485
. 68, 484
. 544
. 578
. 510
. 218, 273
............................. ................................................. ..................................
Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System
...........
........
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............ ......... ....................
. iii
. 58
. 597
Fluid Level Message Operation Reserve Tank
................ ................................... ............................
. 514
. 131
. 514
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance
............. ............
. 140
. 538
Compact Spare Wrench, Nut
.......................... ..............................
. 548
. 550
Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ .........................
. 199
. 198
. 139
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
..................................... ................................... .....................................
. 131
. 221
. 131
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ................................... .................................... .....
. 532
. 131
. 537
. 572
XM Radio
.............................
. 235, 287
*
: U.S.
2011 TL10/08/03 20:57:32 31TK4620_617
Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher required (see ‘‘Fuel Recommendations’’ on page
444
).
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
509
detergent oil (see page
).
Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page
516
).
OnmodelswithSH-AWD Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only.
Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 US qt (2.53 )
Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page
518
).
Capacity: 2.2 US qt (2.1 )
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
519
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): All models except SH-AWD with High Performance Tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
SH-AWD with High Performance Tires, SH-AWD TECH HPT, and Canadian A-Spec models
Front: 37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm ) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2011 TL10/07/29 11:39:10 31TK4620_001
Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the Acura TL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TK4C20.
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Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Acura TL was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
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Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
A Few Words About Safety
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels − Safety Messages
on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING
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CAUTION
and one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
− Safety Precautions.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important