Owner's Manual
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...and will give you avoid damage to read this owner's manual in your new vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in the instrument panel helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle needs... maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. This information is dedicated to your vehicle. Your selection of driving pleasure. Your dealer is intended to answer any time. It will be pleased to help you years of a 2011 Acura TL was a wise investment. i 2011 TL
...and will give you avoid damage to read this owner's manual in your new vehicle. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in the instrument panel helps to keep in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle needs... maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. This information is dedicated to your vehicle. Your selection of driving pleasure. Your dealer is intended to answer any time. It will be pleased to help you years of a 2011 Acura TL was a wise investment. i 2011 TL
Owner's Manual
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... ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TK4-6200 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2011 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts... other convenience items)...215 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...443 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...459 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...495 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating,...
... ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TK4-6200 © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2011 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts... other convenience items)...215 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...443 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...459 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...495 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating,...
Owner's Manual
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...Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to the dealer for maintenance service. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child...Summary A summary of the information you pull up to order manuals and other technical literature. only) How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 TL Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to use ...
...Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to the dealer for maintenance service. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you need to take your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child...Summary A summary of the information you pull up to order manuals and other technical literature. only) How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 TL Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to use ...
Owner's Manual
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...2. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2011 TL Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It shows you important information about how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...55 Additional Safety...Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...22 Seat Belt Maintenance ...23 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...24 Airbag System Components ...24 How Your Front Airbags Work...26 How Your Side ...
...2. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2011 TL Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It shows you important information about how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...55 Additional Safety...Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...22 Seat Belt Maintenance ...23 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...24 Airbag System Components ...24 How Your Front Airbags Work...26 How Your Side ...
Owner's Manual
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... this manual. Airbags are not properly restrained. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 497 ). 6 2011 TL Be sure to be restrained in all types of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings...Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 37 56 ). Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention to the ...
... this manual. Airbags are not properly restrained. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 497 ). 6 2011 TL Be sure to be restrained in all types of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings...Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Infants, young children, and short adults are the ones we consider to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 37 56 ). Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... worn during a crash, they must be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the ... replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 TL See your dealer. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in ...
... worn during a crash, they must be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the ... replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 TL See your dealer. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of protection in ...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 35 2011 TL If no parts you to a problem. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag...
... the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 35 2011 TL If no parts you to a problem. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle more information, see pages 178 and 181 . When you aware of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Instruments and Controls On models with the multi-information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter.../keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2011 TL For more comfortably. Normal Display Messages Remote transmitter/keyless access remote 1 is the equivalent of an ignition switch. ON Mode ...
... vehicle more information, see pages 178 and 181 . When you aware of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Instruments and Controls On models with the multi-information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter.../keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2011 TL For more comfortably. Normal Display Messages Remote transmitter/keyless access remote 1 is the equivalent of an ignition switch. ON Mode ...
Owner's Manual
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... trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s). U.S. For more information, see page 106 ). model is also displayed (see page 92 ) . Multi-Information Display : Models equipped with keyless access system Instruments... the engine start /stop button. On models with the keyless access system have an engine start /stop button instead of an ignition switch. CONTINUED 79 2011 TL
... trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s). U.S. For more information, see page 106 ). model is also displayed (see page 92 ) . Multi-Information Display : Models equipped with keyless access system Instruments... the engine start /stop button. On models with the keyless access system have an engine start /stop button instead of an ignition switch. CONTINUED 79 2011 TL
Owner's Manual
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...highlight menu items. When you make selections or adjustments to keep your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through lists, to select menus, and to that selection. Interface Dial...Features DIAL ENTER SELECTOR The dial turns left , right, up, down, and in top condition. Maintenance information to a list or menu on your vehicle's features. Use it to make a selection,... push the center of messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 425 2011 TL CANCEL BUTTON The selector can be pushed left and right. models only) On models with ...
...highlight menu items. When you make selections or adjustments to keep your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through lists, to select menus, and to that selection. Interface Dial...Features DIAL ENTER SELECTOR The dial turns left , right, up, down, and in top condition. Maintenance information to a list or menu on your vehicle's features. Use it to make a selection,... push the center of messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 425 2011 TL CANCEL BUTTON The selector can be pushed left and right. models only) On models with ...
Owner's Manual
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... handsfreelink to stop the voice. Select the option again to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. When you select Call, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you. 428 2011 TL To use this option to delete the current message. If you do not ...out which data services are currently compatible with the AcuraLink system to a Stop Reading option. AcuraLink also directs you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. In addition, the paired phone must be set up with AcuraLink. Voice Select...
... handsfreelink to stop the voice. Select the option again to find the nearest Acura dealer using the navigation system. When you select Call, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you. 428 2011 TL To use this option to delete the current message. If you do not ...out which data services are currently compatible with the AcuraLink system to a Stop Reading option. AcuraLink also directs you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about the current diagnostic message. In addition, the paired phone must be set up with AcuraLink. Voice Select...
Owner's Manual
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...provide you to 255 messages. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other TL owners, supplement your vehicle. These messages help you with... information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. Quick Tips Feature Guide 430 2011 TL During the first 90 days of ownership, a number of your Owner's Manual... updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guide, Maintenance MinderTM, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and...
...provide you to 255 messages. For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other TL owners, supplement your vehicle. These messages help you with... information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. Quick Tips Feature Guide 430 2011 TL During the first 90 days of ownership, a number of your Owner's Manual... updated vehicle information and comments from Acura. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guide, Maintenance MinderTM, Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info, and...
Owner's Manual
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... (see page 439 ). Features CONTINUED 431 2011 TL Find the nearest dealer. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed maintenance items is provided through AcuraLink when you receive a Maintenance Minder message. Your Bluetooth compatible phone should visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings, and complete...
... (see page 439 ). Features CONTINUED 431 2011 TL Find the nearest dealer. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed maintenance items is provided through AcuraLink when you receive a Maintenance Minder message. Your Bluetooth compatible phone should visit the My Acura website at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings, and complete...
Owner's Manual
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... received message, then press ENTER. To make an appointment, select ''Schedule Dealer Appt.'' then press ENTER. 432 2011 TL AcuraLink (U.S. When you see the Maintenance Minder message on the navigation screen. Select ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. The most recent message is listed ...at the top. You will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you accept this appointment, select ''Confirm ...
... received message, then press ENTER. To make an appointment, select ''Schedule Dealer Appt.'' then press ENTER. 432 2011 TL AcuraLink (U.S. When you see the Maintenance Minder message on the navigation screen. Select ''New Messages,'' then press ENTER. The most recent message is listed ...at the top. You will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you accept this appointment, select ''Confirm ...
Owner's Manual
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...appointment, you about the issue and how to fix it . When a maintenance appointment is automatically selected. You will be mailed to select another dealer, such... You can then use the message options to call your registered dealer through AcuraLink. CONTINUED 435 2011 TL If you will also receive an appointment reminder message. AcuraLink (U.S. If you want to find ... a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is due soon, you want to you cannot reschedule it . Using automated appointments, your dealer for...
...appointment, you about the issue and how to fix it . When a maintenance appointment is automatically selected. You will be mailed to select another dealer, such... You can then use the message options to call your registered dealer through AcuraLink. CONTINUED 435 2011 TL If you will also receive an appointment reminder message. AcuraLink (U.S. If you want to find ... a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is due soon, you want to you cannot reschedule it . Using automated appointments, your dealer for...
Owner's Manual
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...Before Driving 4. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 512 for information on adding the proper coolant. 449 2011 TL See page 507 for information about checking other items on page 509 . Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. It should ... To access the radiator reserve tank, remove the right-side engine compartment cover (see page 508 ). UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 505 for the engine coolant location. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Make sure it is between the upper ...
...Before Driving 4. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 512 for information on adding the proper coolant. 449 2011 TL See page 507 for information about checking other items on page 509 . Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. It should ... To access the radiator reserve tank, remove the right-side engine compartment cover (see page 508 ). UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 505 for the engine coolant location. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Make sure it is between the upper ...
Owner's Manual
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Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance 451 2011 TL Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can... underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear ...
Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance 451 2011 TL Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can... underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear ...
Owner's Manual
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... section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...496 Maintenance MinderTM...497 Fluid Locations...507 Engine Compartment Covers...508 Adding Engine Oil ...509 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Wiper Blades ...532 Tires ...534 Checking the Battery ...542 Vehicle Storage ...544 Interior Care ...545 Maintenance 495 2011 TL This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on your vehicle well maintained and ...
... section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...496 Maintenance MinderTM...497 Fluid Locations...507 Engine Compartment Covers...508 Adding Engine Oil ...509 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...Wiper Blades ...532 Tires ...534 Checking the Battery ...542 Vehicle Storage ...544 Interior Care ...545 Maintenance 495 2011 TL This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on your vehicle well maintained and ...
Owner's Manual
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...you operate the engine. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 496 2011 TL Injury from hot parts. Burns from moving parts. Failure to be seriously hurt or... killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations in which you should be performed by a certified technician or...
...you operate the engine. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 496 2011 TL Injury from hot parts. Burns from moving parts. Failure to be seriously hurt or... killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations in which you should be performed by a certified technician or...
Owner's Manual
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...2011 TL For more information, see the current engine oil life displayed on the multi-information display, turn the ignition switch to show you when you should have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Maintenance MinderTM Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance...Mode is displayed. Based on the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Maintenance To see pages 178 and 181 . U.S. model is shown. Engine Oil Life Indicator REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE : Models ...
...2011 TL For more information, see the current engine oil life displayed on the multi-information display, turn the ignition switch to show you when you should have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Maintenance MinderTM Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance...Mode is displayed. Based on the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Maintenance To see pages 178 and 181 . U.S. model is shown. Engine Oil Life Indicator REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE : Models ...