2013 Acura TL Owners Manual

Tires

......................

TPMS System Failure

.............. ...............................................

. 517
. 568
. 568, 570
Air Pressure . 575
........................................ Chains . 571
......................... Checking Wear . 582
.......................... Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading ...... . 617
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 620
. 568
Inflation ...................................... . 571
Inspection .................................. ................................... Replacing . 573
. 573
Rotating ...................................... . 572
Service Life ................................ . 575
Snow ........................................... . 574, 616
Specifications Traction Devices . 575
. 575
Winter Driving . 584

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....................

Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor

(SH-AWD )

...............................

. 504

Towing

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Hook

..................................... ................ ...........................................

. 528
. 607
. 609

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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Traction Devices Transmission

...........................

. 575

USB Adapter

Cable

..................

Used Oil, How to Dispose of

. 266, 275, 356, 367
. 546

.......

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

..............................

. 549

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual

..................

...................................

Treadwear Trip Computer Trip Meter Trunk

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

.............. ............. .................. ..................................... ................................ ....................................... .............................................. .................. ............................... ............................ ............. ..................................

Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator Open Monitor Indicator

. 551
. 550, 551
. 613
. 495
. 491
. 617
. 84
. 83
. 154
. 156
. 154
. 71
. 12
. 139

Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline

.......................................... .... ........................

. 581
. 617
. 468

Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield

......... ....................

. 58
. 631

Fluid Level Message Operation Reserve Tank

................ ................................... ............................

. 548
. 137
. 548

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut

............. ............ .......................... ..............................

. 146
. 573
. 582
. 584

Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

............................. ................ .........................

. 207
. 206
. 145

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

..................................... ................................... .....................................

. 137
. 231
. 137

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

....................... ................................... .................................... .....

. 566
. 137
. 571
. 607

. 184, 185
. 612

Windows

. 217
. 482
. 614

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions VEHICLE OFF Mode

................................ ................. ......................

(Power Mode)

...................

Vehicle Identification Number .... Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ),

aka Electronic Stability

............... .......................

VSA Off Indicator VSA OFF Switch VSA System Indicator

.... Control (ESC), System . 510
. 68, 510
. 511
. 68, 510
. 578
. 612
. 543, 544
. 228, 285

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Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System

......................... ...........

........

WARNING, Explanation of

............

. iv

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XM Radio

.............................

. 246, 299

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher required (see ‘‘Fuel Recommendations’’ on page

468

).

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 )

Recommended Engine Oil: 2WDmodels API Premium grade 0W-20
543
detergent oil (see page

).

SH-AWDmodels API Premium grade 5W-20
544
detergent oil (see page

).

Allmodels Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page

550

).

SH-AWDmodels 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 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page

552

).

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

553

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): All models except SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package

Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package

Front/Rear: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm )

Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

2013 TL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.

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