Owner's Manual
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... (P. 64, 595) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 64, 596) DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P. 71) Instruments and Controls SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 68) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 72) KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) The...
... (P. 64, 595) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 64, 596) DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P. 71) Instruments and Controls SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 68) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 72) KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) The...
Owner's Manual
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...II) position, there is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see page 523 . It may also come on the multi-information display. 68 2009 TL For more information, see pages 178 and 180 . VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three ...other time, or it checked. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on SH-AWD models only) system. It comes on briefly when the ignition switch is a problem with the keyless access system have it does not come on as...
...II) position, there is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see page 523 . It may also come on the multi-information display. 68 2009 TL For more information, see pages 178 and 180 . VSA Activation Indicator This indicator has three ...other time, or it checked. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on SH-AWD models only) system. It comes on briefly when the ignition switch is a problem with the keyless access system have it does not come on as...
Owner's Manual
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...For more information, see page 517 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it checked. For more information, see page 380 . 73 2009 TL It comes on 2WD models of fuel in the tank. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes ... refuel soon. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. This indicator is a problem in the fuel gauge. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''LOW FUEL'' message on when the security system is shown. gal (9.6 ) on , there are about...
...For more information, see page 517 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it checked. For more information, see page 380 . 73 2009 TL It comes on 2WD models of fuel in the tank. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes ... refuel soon. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. This indicator is a problem in the fuel gauge. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see a ''LOW FUEL'' message on when the security system is shown. gal (9.6 ) on , there are about...
Owner's Manual
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.... Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to the system. 74 2009 TL Keyless Access System Indicator On models with the engine start/stop button (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. If this indicator comes on along with a ''CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM'' message on .... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, the differential temperature is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. If you select the ON mode with keyless access system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display...
.... Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to the system. 74 2009 TL Keyless Access System Indicator On models with the engine start/stop button (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. If this indicator comes on along with a ''CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM'' message on .... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, the differential temperature is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. If you select the ON mode with keyless access system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display...
Owner's Manual
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... (See page 81.) Outside Temperature (See page 84.) Trip Meter (See page 81.) Trip Computer (See page 82.) Engine Oil Life (See page 84.) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page 91.) : Press the INFO button ( / ). (See... page 86.) : Press the SEL/RESET button. 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 80 2009 TL model is activated. 2 : SH-AWD models only HFL 1 U.S.
... (See page 81.) Outside Temperature (See page 84.) Trip Meter (See page 81.) Trip Computer (See page 82.) Engine Oil Life (See page 84.) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page 91.) : Press the INFO button ( / ). (See... page 86.) : Press the SEL/RESET button. 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 80 2009 TL model is activated. 2 : SH-AWD models only HFL 1 U.S.
Owner's Manual
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model is shown. 82 2009 TL This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. You can customize the Trip A and AVG. FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see ... the main menu display. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset Trip A or Trip B. See page 80 for how to SH-AWD monitor (if equipped) or tire pressure monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with the trip meter, the trip computer...
model is shown. 82 2009 TL This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. You can customize the Trip A and AVG. FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see ... the main menu display. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset Trip A or Trip B. See page 80 for how to SH-AWD monitor (if equipped) or tire pressure monitor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with the trip meter, the trip computer...
Owner's Manual
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... phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 86 2009 TL On models with this system. U.S. You can see HFL information on how to link your... HFL system must be linked. You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. For more information, see page 422 ). Refer to page 392 for instructions... (see page 517 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone to HFL and...
... phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 86 2009 TL On models with this system. U.S. You can see HFL information on how to link your... HFL system must be linked. You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. For more information, see page 422 ). Refer to page 392 for instructions... (see page 517 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone to HFL and...
Owner's Manual
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model shown keyless access system See page 506 See page 507 See page 73 See page 488 See page 518 SH-AWD model only See page 536 See page 537 See page 538 CONTINUED See page 529 See page 529 U.S. model shown 89 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 136 See page 527 On models without keyless access system See page 70 Instruments and Controls Canada See page 504 On models with See page 518 SH-AWD model only See page 528 See page 528 U.S.
model shown keyless access system See page 506 See page 507 See page 73 See page 488 See page 518 SH-AWD model only See page 536 See page 537 See page 538 CONTINUED See page 529 See page 529 U.S. model shown 89 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 136 See page 527 On models without keyless access system See page 70 Instruments and Controls Canada See page 504 On models with See page 518 SH-AWD model only See page 528 See page 528 U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... located next to the steering wheel column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 132 2009 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch.
... located next to the steering wheel column. Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 132 2009 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch.
Owner's Manual
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... the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System) ...505 Automatic Transmission...507 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...512 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...517 Parking ...519 Braking System...520 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...521 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (...ESC), System ...523 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...526 Towing a Trailer ...531 Towing Your Vehicle ...531 Driving 501 2009 TL Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH...
... the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System) ...505 Automatic Transmission...507 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...512 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...517 Parking ...519 Braking System...520 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...521 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (...ESC), System ...523 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...526 Towing a Trailer ...531 Towing Your Vehicle ...531 Driving 501 2009 TL Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH...
Owner's Manual
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... a bar graph divided into 5 segments. The number of segments represents the amount of torque distributed to each wheel. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in torque distribution. This is shown. Driving TORQUE INDICATOR U.S. Each wheel right front (...(RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. CONTINUED 517 2009 TL When there is only a slight change in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin...
... a bar graph divided into 5 segments. The number of segments represents the amount of torque distributed to each wheel. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in torque distribution. This is shown. Driving TORQUE INDICATOR U.S. Each wheel right front (...(RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. CONTINUED 517 2009 TL When there is only a slight change in all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin...
Owner's Manual
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...AWD. If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it is safe, shift to have the advantages of the road when it If the SH-AWD... indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the...too high. Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System checked. If the indicator does not go out, take your ...AWD DIFF TEMP. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH...
...AWD. If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it is safe, shift to have the advantages of the road when it If the SH-AWD... indicator on the instrument panel stays on, and the ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message also appears on the...too high. Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System checked. If the indicator does not go out, take your ...AWD DIFF TEMP. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH...
Owner's Manual
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...When replacing tires, make sure they are in any drive gear position (when faced uphill) or in reverse (when faced downhill). Driving 525 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with varying tire ...during winter driving as those that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before it can work. Hill Start Assist On models with SH-AWD Your vehicle is equipped with a hill start assist may cause the VSA to the accelerator. Hill start assist feature to help prevent the ...
...When replacing tires, make sure they are in any drive gear position (when faced uphill) or in reverse (when faced downhill). Driving 525 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with varying tire ...during winter driving as those that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before it can work. Hill Start Assist On models with SH-AWD Your vehicle is equipped with a hill start assist may cause the VSA to the accelerator. Hill start assist feature to help prevent the ...
Owner's Manual
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... low vehicle speeds results in higher level of the maintenance messages on page 542 . Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 544 2009 TL Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace transmission and transfer 2 fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you regularly...
... low vehicle speeds results in higher level of the maintenance messages on page 542 . Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 544 2009 TL Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace transmission and transfer 2 fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you regularly...
Owner's Manual
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... high performance all instructions in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models However, these tires are more prone to damage from being overheated. See page 575 for winter driving conditions. Underinflated...for driving on snow or ice, so allseason or winter tires must be the proper type and size, in most driving conditions. 568 2009 TL Using tires that are more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. The following pages give more harshly, are excessively worn...
... high performance all instructions in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models However, these tires are more prone to damage from being overheated. See page 575 for winter driving conditions. Underinflated...for driving on snow or ice, so allseason or winter tires must be the proper type and size, in most driving conditions. 568 2009 TL Using tires that are more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. The following pages give more harshly, are excessively worn...
Owner's Manual
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...For additional technical information, see page 518 . 245/40ZR19 94Y 570 2009 TL TL and TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for most normal driving ...kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) P245/45R18 96V P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V U.S. SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 32 psi ...(220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Canadian SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (...
...For additional technical information, see page 518 . 245/40ZR19 94Y 570 2009 TL TL and TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for most normal driving ...kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) P245/45R18 96V P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V U.S. SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 32 psi ...(220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Canadian SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (...
Owner's Manual
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... as shown below. When the tread wears down, you do not drive faster than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on wet roads. Maintenance 571 2009 TL If you will see a band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. Replace the tire if you can see three or more tread wear.../45R18 96V Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. You should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for : Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire. A tire this worn gives very...
... as shown below. When the tread wears down, you do not drive faster than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on wet roads. Maintenance 571 2009 TL If you will see a band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. Replace the tire if you can see three or more tread wear.../45R18 96V Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. You should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for : Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire. A tire this worn gives very...
Owner's Manual
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... may be lower than your vehicle is equipped with the tire dealer for winter driving conditions. SH-AWD Models P245/45R18 96V 245/40ZR19 94Y On Canadian SH-AWD Models P245/45R18 96V : If equipped 575 2009 TL Summer Tires If your original tires. Install them only on the rear tires. Main Menu Table...
... may be lower than your vehicle is equipped with the tire dealer for winter driving conditions. SH-AWD Models P245/45R18 96V 245/40ZR19 94Y On Canadian SH-AWD Models P245/45R18 96V : If equipped 575 2009 TL Summer Tires If your original tires. Install them only on the rear tires. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan Motor 2 Driver's Side Fuse Box Main Fan Motor Driver's Side Light Main Wiper Motor Passenger's Side Light Main 1 2 1 : On SH-AWD models only 2 : On 2WD models only CONTINUED 603 2009 TL Amps. 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 120 A 2 40 A 1 70 A 2 40 A 3 30 A 4 40 A 5 6 30 A 30 A Circuits Protected Battery Passenger's Side Fuse Box EPS ABS/VSA MTR ABS...
... Fan Motor 2 Driver's Side Fuse Box Main Fan Motor Driver's Side Light Main Wiper Motor Passenger's Side Light Main 1 2 1 : On SH-AWD models only 2 : On 2WD models only CONTINUED 603 2009 TL Amps. 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 120 A 2 40 A 1 70 A 2 40 A 3 30 A 4 40 A 5 6 30 A 30 A Circuits Protected Battery Passenger's Side Fuse Box EPS ABS/VSA MTR ABS...
Owner's Manual
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Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Circuits Protected Not Used SH-AWD Washer Wiper ODS ABS/VSA Not Used Starter Relay 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A : If equipped 604 2009 TL Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 A 10 A ...
Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Circuits Protected Not Used SH-AWD Washer Wiper ODS ABS/VSA Not Used Starter Relay 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A : If equipped 604 2009 TL Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 A 10 A ...