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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...357 Authorized Manuals (U. 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... 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. only) (how to order) ...361 Index ...I Service ...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...357 Authorized Manuals (U. 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... 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. only) (how to order) ...361 Index ...I Service ...
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...this page are at lower speeds. Be sure to them . Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in...seat. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 284 ). 6 2008 TL So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Control...
...this page are at lower speeds. Be sure to them . Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in...seat. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 284 ). 6 2008 TL So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Control...
Owner's Manual
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (P. 59, 331) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 59) ... 59) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR (P. 64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 62) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 66) The ...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (P. 59, 331) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 59) ... 59) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR (P. 64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 62) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 66) The ...
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... information, see page 68 ). 2. This indicator comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 TL It is running , or if it comes on while driving, it stays on after you will sound, and you have fully released the...
... information, see page 68 ). 2. This indicator comes on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 TL It is running , or if it comes on while driving, it stays on after you will sound, and you have fully released the...
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...soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 64 2008 TL The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. Most of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. For more information, see page...multi-information display (see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash for a while (...
...soon as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 64 2008 TL The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. Most of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with other indicators in the instrument panel such as possible. For more information, see page...multi-information display (see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash for a while (...
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... the TPMS, you will see the inflation pressures of your vehicle tires are properly inflated, you will see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. If one or more information. 75 2008 TL See page 272 through its main menu. To see a ''CHECK TPMS...
... the TPMS, you will see the inflation pressures of your vehicle tires are properly inflated, you will see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. If one or more information. 75 2008 TL See page 272 through its main menu. To see a ''CHECK TPMS...
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.... Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel...more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: 243 2008 TL Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in 0 miles per gallon....
.... Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel...more efficient when warmed up of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: 243 2008 TL Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in 0 miles per gallon....
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... your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page 333...powered audio systems should not interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Before Driving 245 2008 TL Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed. Accessories installed in these areas may...for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you make it unsafe. If possible, have been designed and ...
... your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page 333...powered audio systems should not interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. Before Driving 245 2008 TL Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed. Accessories installed in these areas may...for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you make it unsafe. If possible, have been designed and ...
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...not be compatible with a nonAcura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Raising your dealer. 246 2008 TL Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with a non-Acura suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can make the systems ineffective. Some examples are: Lowering your vehicle...seriously affect your vehicle's safety features can allow the undercarriage to modify your vehicle, consult your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system. If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability.
...not be compatible with a nonAcura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Raising your dealer. 246 2008 TL Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with a non-Acura suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can make the systems ineffective. Some examples are: Lowering your vehicle...seriously affect your vehicle's safety features can allow the undercarriage to modify your vehicle, consult your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system. If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Trunk Roof-rack (if installed) In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to read the following pages. Before Driving CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET GLOVE BOX 247 2008 TL Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to carry longer items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Trunk Roof-rack (if installed) In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to read the following pages. Before Driving CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET GLOVE BOX 247 2008 TL Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to carry longer items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Owner's Manual
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..., and accessories, and the tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in Step 4. (6)If your vehicle. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. That weight may not safely ...exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in which you are towing a trailer. 248 2008 TL Label Example (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 850 lbs (385 kg). passengers in this...
..., and accessories, and the tongue load if you can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in Step 4. (6)If your vehicle. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. That weight may not safely ...exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in which you are towing a trailer. 248 2008 TL Label Example (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 850 lbs (385 kg). passengers in this...
Owner's Manual
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... on the floor of the windows. Cargo Nets CARGO NET TRUNK HOOK BUTTONS The cargo net can use the cargo net in the spare tire tool case. 250 2008 TL To use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be used to the information that came with your roof rack...
... on the floor of the windows. Cargo Nets CARGO NET TRUNK HOOK BUTTONS The cargo net can use the cargo net in the spare tire tool case. 250 2008 TL To use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be used to the information that came with your roof rack...
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...transmission. Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...252 Starting the Engine...253... Manual Transmission...256 Automatic Transmission...259 Parking ...266 Braking System...267 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...268 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...272 Towing a Trailer ...276 Driving 251...
...transmission. Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...252 Starting the Engine...253... Manual Transmission...256 Automatic Transmission...259 Parking ...266 Braking System...267 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...268 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...272 Towing a Trailer ...276 Driving 251...
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Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your vehicle. 1. Check that your seat .... When you may be carrying are fully closed and locked. 9. Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10. Visually check the tires. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Make sure all...
Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your vehicle. 1. Check that your seat .... When you may be carrying are fully closed and locked. 9. Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10. Visually check the tires. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Make sure all...
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Immediately after freeing your vehicle with your vehicle. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with the VSA off if you drove the vehicle. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size and type as a reminder. 271 2008 TL When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is also off . If ...you would if your original tires (see page 311 ). Exercise the same caution during...
Immediately after freeing your vehicle with your vehicle. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with the VSA off if you drove the vehicle. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size and type as a reminder. 271 2008 TL When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is also off . If ...you would if your original tires (see page 311 ). Exercise the same caution during...
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... the multi-information display (see page 275 ). 272 2008 TL If there is a problem with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in your tires is significantly underinflated. If the air pressure of your tires while driving. You should stop and check your tires in a warm area, then drive in cooler...
... the multi-information display (see page 275 ). 272 2008 TL If there is a problem with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in your tires is significantly underinflated. If the air pressure of your tires while driving. You should stop and check your tires in a warm area, then drive in cooler...
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...see the above . CONTINUED 273 2008 TL Each tire pressure is monitored, you can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly to the station, then inflate the tire to continue driving, replace the tire with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Driving Tire Pressure Monitor If you think you... is cold, and set to the recommended inflation pressure as shown above display on the multi-information display when all four tires, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. models) or in the owner's manual (see page 319 ). The display changes...
...see the above . CONTINUED 273 2008 TL Each tire pressure is monitored, you can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly to the station, then inflate the tire to continue driving, replace the tire with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Driving Tire Pressure Monitor If you think you... is cold, and set to the recommended inflation pressure as shown above display on the multi-information display when all four tires, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. models) or in the owner's manual (see page 319 ). The display changes...
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... sends a signal that the pressures shown on the multi-information display. 274 2008 TL If there is a problem with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Canadian model It is possible that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to the specified values, have...
... sends a signal that the pressures shown on the multi-information display. 274 2008 TL If there is a problem with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Canadian model It is possible that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to the specified values, have...
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... page 272 ). the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure. CONTINUED 275 2008 TL After several miles (kilometers) driving, when the spare tire is normal; You must use TPMS specific wheels. Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator begins to flash, then stays on again. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as...
... page 272 ). the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure. CONTINUED 275 2008 TL After several miles (kilometers) driving, when the spare tire is normal; You must use TPMS specific wheels. Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator begins to flash, then stays on again. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as...
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...(kilometers) driving. When you will also be displayed on the low tire pressure monitor do so can void your warranties. 276 2008 TL Attempting to replace the tire pressure sensor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Towing a Trailer Never use a puncture-...repairing agent in a flat tire. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the...
...(kilometers) driving. When you will also be displayed on the low tire pressure monitor do so can void your warranties. 276 2008 TL Attempting to replace the tire pressure sensor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Towing a Trailer Never use a puncture-...repairing agent in a flat tire. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the...