Owner's Manual
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... (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and 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, and fuses) ...547 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...577 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 2011 TL...
... (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and 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, and fuses) ...547 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...577 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. All Rights Reserved 2011 TL...
Owner's Manual
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... Gauge ...75 Temperature Gauge ...76 Multi-Information Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off ...150 Remote Transmitter ...151 Seats ...155 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...160 Mirrors ...161 Driving Position Memory System...164 Keyless Access System...167 Keyless Access Remote ...173 Engine Start/...Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section ...
... Gauge ...75 Temperature Gauge ...76 Multi-Information Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off ...150 Remote Transmitter ...151 Seats ...155 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...160 Mirrors ...161 Driving Position Memory System...164 Keyless Access System...167 Keyless Access Remote ...173 Engine Start/...Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section ...
Owner's Manual
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... the equivalent of the vehicle flash. You will stay on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. 70 2011 TL Reset the system by overheating. The indicator will also see a ''CHECK...on the outside of ON (II). For more information, see that you turn signals on at very low speed, you hold the steering wheel on , the EPS may feel slightly harder steering in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have ...
... the equivalent of the vehicle flash. You will stay on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. 70 2011 TL Reset the system by overheating. The indicator will also see a ''CHECK...on the outside of ON (II). For more information, see that you turn signals on at very low speed, you hold the steering wheel on , the EPS may feel slightly harder steering in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have ...
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, there is a problem in the tank. For more information, see page 479 ). CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 73 2011 TL Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel gauge. gal (10.5 ) on...
... SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, there is a problem in the tank. For more information, see page 479 ). CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 73 2011 TL Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel gauge. gal (10.5 ) on...
Owner's Manual
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...information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter/keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2011 TL Some of an ignition switch. There are three types of ON (II). you aware ...of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of... door, the display shows ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2'' depending on the steering wheel (see page 164 ). Normal Display Messages Remote transmitter/keyless access remote 1 is used . Remote transmitter/keyless access...
...information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter/keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2011 TL Some of an ignition switch. There are three types of ON (II). you aware ...of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of... door, the display shows ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2'' depending on the steering wheel (see page 164 ). Normal Display Messages Remote transmitter/keyless access remote 1 is used . Remote transmitter/keyless access...
Owner's Manual
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... panel gauges and indicators. 140 2011 TL Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to lock the steering wheel in , and out. Make sure you start driving. 3. Move the steering wheel up , down, in that position...
... panel gauges and indicators. 140 2011 TL Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to lock the steering wheel in , and out. Make sure you start driving. 3. Move the steering wheel up , down, in that position...
Owner's Manual
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... (II), and START (III). Go to page 179 for information on the engine start the engine. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you must be in this position. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. Remove...the key. Ignition Switch On models without keyless access system If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the beeper. The switch returns to start /stop button. 145 2011 TL The shift lever must push the key in this position only to the...
... (II), and START (III). Go to page 179 for information on the engine start the engine. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will also see a ''REMOVE KEY'' message on as you must be in this position. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. Remove...the key. Ignition Switch On models without keyless access system If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn off the beeper. The switch returns to start /stop button. 145 2011 TL The shift lever must push the key in this position only to the...
Owner's Manual
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The ignition switch returns to ON after the engine starts. 181 2011 TL The steering wheel is locked. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated. Indicator-Off The mode automatically returns ... electrical components can be used . Use this position to start the engine. No electrical components can be used . Normal key position while driving. The steering wheel is locked. Engine is turned off and power is shut down . Keyless Access System Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison Ignition Switch Position LOCK...
The ignition switch returns to ON after the engine starts. 181 2011 TL The steering wheel is locked. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated. Indicator-Off The mode automatically returns ... electrical components can be used . Use this position to start the engine. No electrical components can be used . Normal key position while driving. The steering wheel is locked. Engine is turned off and power is shut down . Keyless Access System Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison Ignition Switch Position LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... power mode switches from ON to an emergency situation even while driving. However, the steering wheel will change to be used to stop the engine due to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever you must stop the engine, do either emergency ... NOT lock. 186 2011 TL Keyless Access System Emergency Engine Stop The engine start /stop button once when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is absolutely necessary for three seconds. Firmly press the engine start / stop button for the engine to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), however, the steering wheel may be switched...
... power mode switches from ON to an emergency situation even while driving. However, the steering wheel will change to be used to stop the engine due to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever you must stop the engine, do either emergency ... NOT lock. 186 2011 TL Keyless Access System Emergency Engine Stop The engine start /stop button once when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is absolutely necessary for three seconds. Firmly press the engine start / stop button for the engine to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), however, the steering wheel may be switched...
Owner's Manual
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... you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds, the disc will stay in the drive. Then the system returns to handle and protect compact discs, see page 364 . 250 2011 TL When that position. The disc that was last selected is playing, either with the appropriate preset button....). Continue pressing the eject button to change modes. Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to remove all the discs from the changer. When you turn the system back on, the disc will begin playing where it with the VOL...
... you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds, the disc will stay in the drive. Then the system returns to handle and protect compact discs, see page 364 . 250 2011 TL When that position. The disc that was last selected is playing, either with the appropriate preset button....). Continue pressing the eject button to change modes. Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to remove all the discs from the changer. When you turn the system back on, the disc will begin playing where it with the VOL...
Owner's Manual
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... knob or the engine start / stop button, the disc will hear a 10second sampling of each track on the steering wheel to change modes. To turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. ... DVD-R DVD-RW Maximum folders 255 Maximum Files 999 Maximum layers 8 Features 255 3500 8 : Including Root folder 301 2011 TL To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of an ignition switch. To return to play the last track ...plays CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R/RW compressed in the drive. You will stay in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
... knob or the engine start / stop button, the disc will hear a 10second sampling of each track on the steering wheel to change modes. To turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. ... DVD-R DVD-RW Maximum folders 255 Maximum Files 999 Maximum layers 8 Features 255 3500 8 : Including Root folder 301 2011 TL To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of an ignition switch. To return to play the last track ...plays CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R/RW compressed in the drive. You will stay in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Owner's Manual
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... left on open highways. This will come on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel will come ...Control Cruise control allows you are going down a hill, use of the cruise control can be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel ...comes on . Push in good weather. CONTINUED 383 2011 TL Features Improper use the brakes to maintain a set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The cruise ...
... left on open highways. This will come on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel will come ...Control Cruise control allows you are going down a hill, use of the cruise control can be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel ...comes on . Push in good weather. CONTINUED 383 2011 TL Features Improper use the brakes to maintain a set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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... Hill Start Assist ...486 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...488 Towing a Trailer ...493 Towing Your Vehicle ...493 Driving 459 2011 TL Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (ESC), system, and the...
... Hill Start Assist ...486 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...488 Towing a Trailer ...493 Towing Your Vehicle ...493 Driving 459 2011 TL Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (ESC), system, and the...
Owner's Manual
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... the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 140 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt. 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... your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 155 ). 7. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside mirrors (see pages 63 , 75 and 77 ). 460 2011 TL
... the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 140 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt. 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... your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 155 ). 7. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside mirrors (see pages 63 , 75 and 77 ). 460 2011 TL
Owner's Manual
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...power when climbing uphills. Pull (left ) paddle shifter on the instrument panel. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR Driving Each time you to reduce the rpm. To shift up or down , use the (right)... or (left ) to a higher gear. When you pull either side of the steering wheel. You can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters. Downshifting with the...the transmission shifts to downshift. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the D position, ...
...power when climbing uphills. Pull (left ) paddle shifter on the instrument panel. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR Driving Each time you to reduce the rpm. To shift up or down , use the (right)... or (left ) to a higher gear. When you pull either side of the steering wheel. You can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters. Downshifting with the...the transmission shifts to downshift. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the D position, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the amount of torque distributed to each wheel. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution while driving, such as a bar graph divided into... This is shown. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If equipped The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying... it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. Each wheel right front (RF), left front ...
... the amount of torque distributed to each wheel. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution while driving, such as a bar graph divided into... This is shown. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If equipped The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying... it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. Each wheel right front (RF), left front ...
Owner's Manual
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... Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to Park (automatic), and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 479 2011 TL If the indicator... TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of the road when it is safe, park the vehicle and shift to blink while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it checked.
... Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to Park (automatic), and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 479 2011 TL If the indicator... TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to have the advantages of the road when it is safe, park the vehicle and shift to blink while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it checked.
Owner's Manual
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This is very dangerous. The rear tires remain on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. 572 2011 TL Turn off the ground. ACCESSORY Mode is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Your vehicle should ... keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of towing will damage the drive system. Any other method of an ignition switch. When you can safely tow your vehicle is the equivalent of the all-wheel-drive system. Towing with only two tires on the ground, do this: Start the engine...
This is very dangerous. The rear tires remain on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. 572 2011 TL Turn off the ground. ACCESSORY Mode is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Your vehicle should ... keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of towing will damage the drive system. Any other method of an ignition switch. When you can safely tow your vehicle is the equivalent of the all-wheel-drive system. Towing with only two tires on the ground, do this: Start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Sound System ...225 Storing Your Vehicle ...544 Sun Visors ...209 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (TM) (SH-AWD ) ...73, 478 Supplemental Restraint System ...24 Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...32...537 Replacing ...539 Rotating...539 Service Life ...538 Snow ...541 Specifications ...540, 582 Summer Tire ...540 Traction Devices...541 Winter Driving ...540 Tools, Tire Changing ...550 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD ) ...478 Towing A Trailer ...493 Emergency Wrecker ...572 ... Number...579 Shifting the Automatic ...469 Shifting the Manual ...465 CONTINUED INDEX IX 2011 TL
... Sound System ...225 Storing Your Vehicle ...544 Sun Visors ...209 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (TM) (SH-AWD ) ...73, 478 Supplemental Restraint System ...24 Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...32...537 Replacing ...539 Rotating...539 Service Life ...538 Snow ...541 Specifications ...540, 582 Summer Tire ...540 Traction Devices...541 Winter Driving ...540 Tools, Tire Changing ...550 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD ) ...478 Towing A Trailer ...493 Emergency Wrecker ...572 ... Number...579 Shifting the Automatic ...469 Shifting the Manual ...465 CONTINUED INDEX IX 2011 TL
Owner's Manual
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...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD with SH-AWD Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 519 ). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 .../cm ) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2011 TL Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 516 ). Service Information Summary ...
...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD with SH-AWD Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 519 ). Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 .../cm ) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2011 TL Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 516 ). Service Information Summary ...