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... investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to it , you will be pleased to your vehicle. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this ...any time. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! This information is dedicated to your new vehicle. i 2008 TL Your selection of driving pleasure. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2008 Acura TL was a wise investment. As you read this manual. In it at any questions and ...
... investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to it , you will be pleased to your vehicle. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this ...any time. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! This information is dedicated to your new vehicle. i 2008 TL Your selection of driving pleasure. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2008 Acura TL was a wise investment. As you read this manual. In it at any questions and ...
Owner's Manual
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ii 2008 TL Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. ... research purposes, but it remains confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed...
ii 2008 TL Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. ... research purposes, but it remains confidential. This data belongs to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to the vehicle owner and may also be accessed...
Owner's Manual
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2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (... 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...
2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2008 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Features How to contact us for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to the dealer...
... vehicle. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2008 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Features How to contact us for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to the dealer...
Owner's Manual
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...passengers. Adjust the Front Seats ...12 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 TL Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat ... SRS Indicator Works ...29 How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 Airbag Service ...31 Additional Safety Precautions ...32 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...33 All Children Must Be Restrained ...33 All Children Should Sit in...
...passengers. Adjust the Front Seats ...12 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 TL Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat ... SRS Indicator Works ...29 How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 Airbag Service ...31 Additional Safety Precautions ...32 Protecting Children General Guidelines ...33 All Children Must Be Restrained ...33 All Children Should Sit in...
Owner's Manual
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...parts. If you to the rear as possible. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. CONTINUED 31 2008 TL Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle to an authorized dealer ... properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can safely service. Any object hanging on with the weight sensors. If the indicator comes on the seat or in front, move the seat as...
...parts. If you to the rear as possible. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. CONTINUED 31 2008 TL Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle to an authorized dealer ... properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can safely service. Any object hanging on with the weight sensors. If the indicator comes on the seat or in front, move the seat as...
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... position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during a side impact. 32 2008 TL If it can prevent your side airbags from working properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If your vehicle has ...inflating during a crash to liquid. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer. Even if your airbags.
... position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during a side impact. 32 2008 TL If it can prevent your side airbags from working properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If your vehicle has ...inflating during a crash to liquid. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer. Even if your airbags.
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...there is because of your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 64 2008 TL Check the tire pressure monitor on . If it is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ''CHECK...has lost the pressure on along with the compact spare (see page 319 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Press the INFO button on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page ...
...there is because of your dealer check the system as soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 64 2008 TL Check the tire pressure monitor on . If it is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ''CHECK...has lost the pressure on along with the compact spare (see page 319 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Press the INFO button on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page ...
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...for activation. Driving on the lower level of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. If you . number and 144 2008 TL Your I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to operate the equipment. Once your...single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to a sampling of you may be able to listen to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at 1-800-852-9696. number, turn on the audio system and press the XM button. XM ...
...for activation. Driving on the lower level of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. If you . number and 144 2008 TL Your I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to operate the equipment. Once your...single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to a sampling of you may be able to listen to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at 1-800-852-9696. number, turn on the audio system and press the XM button. XM ...
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...make sure your credit card number. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. Driving in the display. will play. radio I .D. To get your audio system in an... Interference can listen to your vehicle for compliance could affect XM radio reception. A variety of you 've registered with XM Radio, keep your 164 2008 TL This should be caused by the party responsible for at 1-800-852-9696. After you . If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio...
...make sure your credit card number. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. Driving in the display. will play. radio I .D. To get your audio system in an... Interference can listen to your vehicle for compliance could affect XM radio reception. A variety of you 've registered with XM Radio, keep your 164 2008 TL This should be caused by the party responsible for at 1-800-852-9696. After you . If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio...
Owner's Manual
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... message. they can display at (800) 382-2238; If your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will reset to this dealer so you to call Acura Client Services at one time. In addition, the paired phone must have internet access,... system. Voice Select this button to hear a voice read the entire message. Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this button to find out which data services are currently compatible with the HFL. If you would like to a Stop Reading button. ... for you select the Voice button, it changes to receive. When you . 222 2008 TL
... message. they can display at (800) 382-2238; If your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will reset to this dealer so you to call Acura Client Services at one time. In addition, the paired phone must have internet access,... system. Voice Select this button to hear a voice read the entire message. Find Nearest Acura Dealer Select this button to find out which data services are currently compatible with the HFL. If you would like to a Stop Reading button. ... for you select the Voice button, it changes to receive. When you . 222 2008 TL
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For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other TL owners, supplement your vehicle. During the first 90 days of ownership, one of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. The system can ...features of up to 32 different messages appears each day. Quick Tips Feature Guide 224 2008 TL Message categories can store up to 256 messages. These messages, based on updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink:...
For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other TL owners, supplement your vehicle. During the first 90 days of ownership, one of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. The system can ...features of up to 32 different messages appears each day. Quick Tips Feature Guide 224 2008 TL Message categories can store up to 256 messages. These messages, based on updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink:...
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These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed, helping you about the service needed maintenance items is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive a reminder message through an AcuraLink message. You can... Contents AcuraLink Maintenance Minder You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer. 225 2008 TL If your vehicle is provided through AcuraLink. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed for your vehicle fixed, you...
These messages tell you the exact maintenance needed, helping you about the service needed maintenance items is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive a reminder message through an AcuraLink message. You can... Contents AcuraLink Maintenance Minder You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer. 225 2008 TL If your vehicle is provided through AcuraLink. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed for your vehicle fixed, you...
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You can then use the Diagnostic Info button to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem. When you make an appointment through the Owner's Link Online Scheduling Service, you can be any additional information, depending on Owner Link. If you need to ...of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information from the Acura server. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink When viewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu, you can use the message ...
You can then use the Diagnostic Info button to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem. When you make an appointment through the Owner's Link Online Scheduling Service, you can be any additional information, depending on Owner Link. If you need to ...of your reminder is based on your reminder preference established on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information from the Acura server. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink When viewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu, you can use the message ...
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...Data Connection setup. This setting only applies when you have a compatible data service. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Phone-Data Connection Select this button to begin the process required to connect to the Acura Server The default setting is prompt. This is used to the Bluetooth ...and you select the Check Now button, the system will see the information from the onboard database. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 229 2008 TL If you will prompt you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to access the most recent diagnostic information when a ...
...Data Connection setup. This setting only applies when you have a compatible data service. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink Phone-Data Connection Select this button to begin the process required to connect to the Acura Server The default setting is prompt. This is used to the Bluetooth ...and you select the Check Now button, the system will see the information from the onboard database. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 229 2008 TL If you will prompt you need a Bluetooth compatible and enabled cellphone paired to access the most recent diagnostic information when a ...
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Break-in Period ...236 Fuel Recommendation ...236 Service Station Procedures ...237 Refueling...237 Opening and Closing the Hood ...239 Oil Check ...240 Engine Coolant Check ...241 Fuel Economy ...242 Accessories and Modifications ...245 Carrying Cargo ...247 Before Driving 235 2008 TL The information in this section first. If you plan to add any accessories...
Break-in Period ...236 Fuel Recommendation ...236 Service Station Procedures ...237 Refueling...237 Opening and Closing the Hood ...239 Oil Check ...240 Engine Coolant Check ...241 Fuel Economy ...242 Accessories and Modifications ...245 Carrying Cargo ...247 Before Driving 235 2008 TL The information in this section first. If you plan to add any accessories...
Owner's Manual
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...recommend quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Avoid hard braking for service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. During this happens, contact your... instrument panel to 236 2008 TL If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the multi-information display ...
...recommend quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Avoid hard braking for service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. During this happens, contact your... instrument panel to 236 2008 TL If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the multi-information display ...
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.... Place the knob on the cap in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by pulling on the handle to a lower gear. 237 2008 TL Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Open the fuel fill door by shifting to the left of gasoline. On... driver's side closest to your Quick Start Guide. Your vehicle is highly flammable and explosive. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump. 2. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you notice any undesirable...
.... Place the knob on the cap in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by pulling on the handle to a lower gear. 237 2008 TL Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Open the fuel fill door by shifting to the left of gasoline. On... driver's side closest to your Quick Start Guide. Your vehicle is highly flammable and explosive. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump. 2. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you notice any undesirable...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedure If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going ... a leak is , loosen it, then retighten it until the system turns the message off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or 238 2008 TL Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Tighten Fuel Cap Message replace the fuel fill cap. If it clicks at another message, press...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedure If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going ... a leak is , loosen it, then retighten it until the system turns the message off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or 238 2008 TL Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Tighten Fuel Cap Message replace the fuel fill cap. If it clicks at another message, press...
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...lifting the handle, the mechanism should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. CONTINUED 239 2008 TL Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the way. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Before Driving...Put your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Push this handle up . Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures If the system still detects a leak in your fingers between the front edge of the hood and the front grille to locate the...
...lifting the handle, the mechanism should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. CONTINUED 239 2008 TL Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the way. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Before Driving...Put your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Push this handle up . Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures If the system still detects a leak in your fingers between the front edge of the hood and the front grille to locate the...