Owner's Manual
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... of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to contact us for any reason. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of...summary of the information you need when you need to take your vehicle to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle....
... of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to contact us for any reason. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of...summary of the information you need when you need to take your vehicle to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... if the front airbags inflate. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the front seats. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a comfortable, upright position. Reclining the seat-back too far can result in the seat. 14 2009 TL Always sit as far back from the front... also adjust their seatback to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death in the center of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in a crash.
... if the front airbags inflate. Adjust the seat-back to adjust the front seats. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a comfortable, upright position. Reclining the seat-back too far can result in the seat. 14 2009 TL Always sit as far back from the front... also adjust their seatback to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death in the center of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in a crash.
Owner's Manual
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... on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2009 TL This will reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash. Do not put any accessories on the front airbag covers. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Additional Safety... back as possible. If they do, they could be injured if the airbags inflate. Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Do not attach hard objects on your ...
... on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2009 TL This will reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash. Do not put any accessories on the front airbag covers. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Additional Safety... back as possible. If they do, they could be injured if the airbags inflate. Do not attach or place objects on seat belts. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Do not attach hard objects on your ...
Owner's Manual
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... or not. The main purpose of this feature have two inflation stages that depend on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any liquids on whether sensors detect the occupant is latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the .... If the occupant's belt is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. 28 2009 TL Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. For both stages will ignite a split second later. In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite first,...
... or not. The main purpose of this feature have two inflation stages that depend on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any liquids on whether sensors detect the occupant is latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the .... If the occupant's belt is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. 28 2009 TL Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. For both stages will ignite a split second later. In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite first,...
Owner's Manual
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... the front passenger's seat-back to accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 TL This could cause the... airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura...
... the front passenger's seat-back to accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 TL This could cause the... airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above the anchor point. Use the pull strap to be used only with LATCH. CONTINUED 47 2009 TL The location of each lower anchor is equipped... with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for use with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. BUTTONS COVER Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS STRAP Outer seating position To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1....
Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above the anchor point. Use the pull strap to be used only with LATCH. CONTINUED 47 2009 TL The location of each lower anchor is equipped... with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for use with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. BUTTONS COVER Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS STRAP Outer seating position To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1....
Owner's Manual
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... Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according...LATCH system, all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that it is not twisted. 8. Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from ...anchor, making sure the strap is secure. With the child seat in all child seats must be secured to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle...
... Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according...LATCH system, all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that it is not twisted. 8. Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from ...anchor, making sure the strap is secure. With the child seat in all child seats must be secured to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle...
Owner's Manual
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...seating position in the back seat, using a tether whenever one of the anchorage points shown above. Installing a Child Seat with a Tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Using an Outer Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER A child seat ...seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is required or available. 1. CONTINUED 51 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat...
...seating position in the back seat, using a tether whenever one of the anchorage points shown above. Installing a Child Seat with a Tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Using an Outer Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER A child seat ...seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is required or available. 1. CONTINUED 51 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat...
Owner's Manual
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After properly securing the child seat (see page 49 ), push the head restraint down, then route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back. 2. Using the Center Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER ANCHOR 1. Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the seat maker's instructions. Follow steps 2 and 3 in the previous column. 52 2009 TL Tighten the strap according to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat 2.
After properly securing the child seat (see page 49 ), push the head restraint down, then route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back. 2. Using the Center Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER ANCHOR 1. Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the seat maker's instructions. Follow steps 2 and 3 in the previous column. 52 2009 TL Tighten the strap according to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat 2.
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ...150 Remote Transmitter ...151 Seats ...155 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...160 Mirrors ...161 Driving Position Memory System...164 Keyless Access System...167 Keyless...Seat Heaters ...193 Power Windows ...195 Moonroof ...199 Parking Brake ...201 Interior Convenience Items ...202 Beverage Holders ...203 Accessory Power Sockets...204 Glove Box ...205 Console Compartment ...205 Vanity Mirror ...206 Sun Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL...
... Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ...150 Remote Transmitter ...151 Seats ...155 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...160 Mirrors ...161 Driving Position Memory System...164 Keyless Access System...167 Keyless...Seat Heaters ...193 Power Windows ...195 Moonroof ...199 Parking Brake ...201 Interior Convenience Items ...202 Beverage Holders ...203 Accessory Power Sockets...204 Glove Box ...205 Console Compartment ...205 Vanity Mirror ...206 Sun Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL...
Owner's Manual
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... Monoxide Hazard, page 57 . Pull down on the button to fully release the cover. Pull on the tab at all models To close the trunk, use the inner handle to lower the lid, then press down the rear seat armrest. Reach in and locate the rubber tab, and pull it , and to... dead or is disconnected, you can open the trunk from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 149 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk BUTTON RUBBER TAB Instruments and Controls TAB INNER HANDLE INNER PARTITION COVER On all times while driving to avoid damaging it out. Keep the trunk lid closed at the...
... Monoxide Hazard, page 57 . Pull down on the button to fully release the cover. Pull on the tab at all models To close the trunk, use the inner handle to lower the lid, then press down the rear seat armrest. Reach in and locate the rubber tab, and pull it , and to... dead or is disconnected, you can open the trunk from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 149 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk BUTTON RUBBER TAB Instruments and Controls TAB INNER HANDLE INNER PARTITION COVER On all times while driving to avoid damaging it out. Keep the trunk lid closed at the...
Owner's Manual
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...push firmly on the button to use it latches properly. 160 2009 TL Pull on the tab at the top of the inner partition, and press on the top. To open the cover, pull down to fully release the cover. The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the console compartment can... be used as an armrest. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Armrest Front Rear Trunk Pass-through Cover BUTTON To lock TAB INNER PARTITION COVER The lid of the rear seat. A beverage holder is ...
...push firmly on the button to use it latches properly. 160 2009 TL Pull on the tab at the top of the inner partition, and press on the top. To open the cover, pull down to fully release the cover. The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the console compartment can... be used as an armrest. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Armrest Front Rear Trunk Pass-through Cover BUTTON To lock TAB INNER PARTITION COVER The lid of the rear seat. A beverage holder is ...
Owner's Manual
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... key(the built-in the trunk and those extending through the passthrough are gone. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats, Mirrors Make sure all items in key on models with this cover open and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on as a reminder. There is on the mirror... may block this feature. Be sure to reduce glare. CONTINUED 161 2009 TL Items hung on , the mirror darkens when it clockwise. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it senses the headlights of the mirror. To turn off this sensor and af...
... key(the built-in the trunk and those extending through the passthrough are gone. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats, Mirrors Make sure all items in key on models with this cover open and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on as a reminder. There is on the mirror... may block this feature. Be sure to reduce glare. CONTINUED 161 2009 TL Items hung on , the mirror darkens when it clockwise. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it senses the headlights of the mirror. To turn off this sensor and af...
Owner's Manual
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...care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...534 Maintenance Minder ...535 Fluid Locations...545 Engine Compartment Covers...546 Adding Engine Oil ...547 Changing the Oil and Filter ...548 Engine Coolant ...550 ...Windshield Washers ...552 Automatic Transmission Fluid...553 Brake Fluid ...555 Lights ...556 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...564 Floor Mats ...565 Dust and Pollen Filter ...566 Wiper Blades ...566 Tires ......568 Checking the Battery ...577 Vehicle Storage ...578 Maintenance 533 2009 TL If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how ...
...care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...534 Maintenance Minder ...535 Fluid Locations...545 Engine Compartment Covers...546 Adding Engine Oil ...547 Changing the Oil and Filter ...548 Engine Coolant ...550 ...Windshield Washers ...552 Automatic Transmission Fluid...553 Brake Fluid ...555 Lights ...556 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...564 Floor Mats ...565 Dust and Pollen Filter ...566 Wiper Blades ...566 Tires ......568 Checking the Battery ...577 Vehicle Storage ...578 Maintenance 533 2009 TL If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how ...
Owner's Manual
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...materials and workmanship. 631 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Your vehicle's original tires are covered under this warranty gives up Acura accessories are covered by these warranties. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2009 warranty manual that fails to...vehicle for exact information. Please read the 2009 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your dealer. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that came with your warranty booklet...
...materials and workmanship. 631 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Your vehicle's original tires are covered under this warranty gives up Acura accessories are covered by these warranties. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2009 warranty manual that fails to...vehicle for exact information. Please read the 2009 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your dealer. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that came with your warranty booklet...