Owner's Manual
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...only) (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a ... fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...529 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...581 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...611 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and ...
...only) (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a ... fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...529 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses) ...581 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...611 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and ...
Owner's Manual
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...close attention to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in a child seat. To reduce the possibility of collisions. Don...situations can be restrained in this manual. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can change quickly, and only you from driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should use the belt properly without a...
...close attention to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in a child seat. To reduce the possibility of collisions. Don...situations can be restrained in this manual. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can change quickly, and only you from driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should use the belt properly without a...
Owner's Manual
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...INDICATOR (P. 65, P. 598) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 73) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 67) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 72) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 72) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 69) Instruments and Controls VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF INDICATOR (P. 68) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM...68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped A/T model is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 2013 TL 63 instrument panel is shown. LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) INDICATOR (P. 75) The U.S.
...INDICATOR (P. 65, P. 598) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 73) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 67) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 72) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 72) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 69) Instruments and Controls VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF INDICATOR (P. 68) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM...68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped A/T model is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 2013 TL 63 instrument panel is shown. LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) INDICATOR (P. 75) The U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... if you will be disabled (see pages 184 and 187 . Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is the equivalent of ON (II... it is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Canada 1. It comes on models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
... if you will be disabled (see pages 184 and 187 . Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is the equivalent of ON (II... it is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Canada 1. It comes on models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
Owner's Manual
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...soon as possible. If it indicates that one or more tires are significantly low on pressure. : Models equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). If two or more of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 You will also see pages 184 and 187 . For... more information, see page 515 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a while (approximately 1 minute...
...soon as possible. If it indicates that one or more tires are significantly low on pressure. : Models equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). If two or more of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 You will also see pages 184 and 187 . For... more information, see page 515 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a while (approximately 1 minute...
Owner's Manual
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U.S. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 84) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 87) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 87) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 2 : SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 2013 TL 81 model is activated.
U.S. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 84) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 87) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 87) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 2 : SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 2013 TL 81 model is activated.
Owner's Manual
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For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. U.S. You can see page 504 . 2013 TL 87 For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. Canada SH-AWD Torque DistributionMonitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is shown. Example: Technology Package is shown. model is being delivered to the correct pressure. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. If one or more information, see page 515 . Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S.
For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. U.S. You can see page 504 . 2013 TL 87 For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. Canada SH-AWD Torque DistributionMonitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is shown. Example: Technology Package is shown. model is being delivered to the correct pressure. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. If one or more information, see page 515 . Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...in 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 For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's ...Maintenance Checks on page 539 ). 2013 TL 477 CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard...
...in 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 For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's ...Maintenance Checks on page 539 ). 2013 TL 477 CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before you ...areas may interfere with proper operation of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Before Driving 2013 TL 479 Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing non-Acura accessories, may make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or ...
...vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before you ...areas may interfere with proper operation of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Before Driving 2013 TL 479 Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing non-Acura accessories, may make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or ...
Owner's Manual
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Non-Acura wheels, because they are : Lowering the vehicle with a nonAcura...which could seriously affect your vehicle's safety features can make the systems ineffective. Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Accessories and Modifications Modifying ... your dealer. If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Before Driving 480 2013 TL Some examples are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will...
Non-Acura wheels, because they are : Lowering the vehicle with a nonAcura...which could seriously affect your vehicle's safety features can make the systems ineffective. Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Accessories and Modifications Modifying ... your dealer. If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Before Driving 480 2013 TL Some examples are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will...
Owner's Manual
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Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKET Door and seat-back pockets Center and side pockets Console compartment Trunk In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to read the following pages. 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. Before Driving SIDE POCKET TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT 2013 TL 481
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKET Door and seat-back pockets Center and side pockets Console compartment Trunk In addition, the trunk pass-through allows you to read the following pages. 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. Before Driving SIDE POCKET TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT 2013 TL 481
Owner's Manual
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... load capacity. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Consult this manual to determine how this manual. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to your vehicle. Label Example Before Driving Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause ...a crash in your vehicle. and there will be hurt or killed. passengers in which you are towing a trailer. 482 2013 TL Steps for your vehicle will be transferred to the driver's doorjamb. Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit...
... load capacity. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Consult this manual to determine how this manual. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to your vehicle. Label Example Before Driving Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause ...a crash in your vehicle. and there will be hurt or killed. passengers in which you are towing a trailer. 482 2013 TL Steps for your vehicle will be transferred to the driver's doorjamb. Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit...
Owner's Manual
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...the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (ESC), system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and the blind spot information system (BSI). It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions,... Brakes (ABS) ...508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...510 Hill Start Assist ...512 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...514 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...519 Towing a Trailer ...528 Towing Your Vehicle ...528 Driving...
...the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (ESC), system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and the blind spot information system (BSI). It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions,... Brakes (ABS) ...508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...510 Hill Start Assist ...512 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...514 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...519 Towing a Trailer ...528 Towing Your Vehicle ...528 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... and outside mirrors (see page 161 ). 7. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely. 9. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do these checks and adjustments before you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the... instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 76 and 78 ). 486 2013 TL Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the hood is fully closed. 4. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed...
... and outside mirrors (see page 161 ). 7. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely. 9. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do these checks and adjustments before you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the... instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 76 and 78 ). 486 2013 TL Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the hood is fully closed. 4. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed...
Owner's Manual
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... have VSA traction and stability enhancement. This switch is shown. CONTINUED 2013 TL 511 In this case, you hear a beep. Advance Package model is under the driver's side vent. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on (see page 514 ), or the...
... have VSA traction and stability enhancement. This switch is shown. CONTINUED 2013 TL 511 In this case, you hear a beep. Advance Package model is under the driver's side vent. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on (see page 514 ), or the...
Owner's Manual
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...easier to a complete stop and make sure they are of the same size and type as you drove the vehicle. If you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as those that were originally supplied with the VSA and traction control systems switched off the last time...Your vehicle is equipped with VSA. To activate hill start assist, you must come to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off. Driving 512 2013 TL Immediately after you are not able to the accelerator. This feature begins working a few seconds after freeing your vehicle. The brakes remain engaged briefly...
...easier to a complete stop and make sure they are of the same size and type as you drove the vehicle. If you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as those that were originally supplied with the VSA and traction control systems switched off the last time...Your vehicle is equipped with VSA. To activate hill start assist, you must come to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off. Driving 512 2013 TL Immediately after you are not able to the accelerator. This feature begins working a few seconds after freeing your vehicle. The brakes remain engaged briefly...
Owner's Manual
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... . If this happens, you will see page 583 ). Driving 514 2013 TL If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator and message on unexpectedly. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. Because tire pressure varies by temperature and other conditions, the low...
... . If this happens, you will see page 583 ). Driving 514 2013 TL If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator and message on unexpectedly. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. Because tire pressure varies by temperature and other conditions, the low...
Owner's Manual
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...'s manual (see page 517 ). : Models equipped with the power mode ON. CONTINUED 2013 TL 515 To select the tire pressure monitor, press the INFO button several times with the ignition switch in cooler conditions, and drive into extremely hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated. You will be lower than measured and could be...
...'s manual (see page 517 ). : Models equipped with the power mode ON. CONTINUED 2013 TL 515 To select the tire pressure monitor, press the INFO button several times with the ignition switch in cooler conditions, and drive into extremely hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated. You will be lower than measured and could be...
Owner's Manual
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... and each tire pressure to come on the multi-information display along with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). ON Mode is losing pressure. If this happens, you select the display by pressing the INFO button several times. 516 2013 TL This shows ...that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to warn you about the low...
... and each tire pressure to come on the multi-information display along with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). ON Mode is losing pressure. If this happens, you select the display by pressing the INFO button several times. 516 2013 TL This shows ...that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to warn you about the low...
Owner's Manual
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... Canadian model If there is a problem with the compact spare tire, the TPMS system message will also be displayed on (see page...the vehicle with the TPMS, the tire pressure monitor shows a ''TPMS ERROR'' message and the tire pressure readings are not displayed. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on, or ... the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off and is not monitoring the tire pressures. Have the system checked by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see a system warning message ''CHECK TPMS ...
... Canadian model If there is a problem with the compact spare tire, the TPMS system message will also be displayed on (see page...the vehicle with the TPMS, the tire pressure monitor shows a ''TPMS ERROR'' message and the tire pressure readings are not displayed. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on, or ... the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off and is not monitoring the tire pressures. Have the system checked by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see a system warning message ''CHECK TPMS ...