Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and against other occupants. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to get the best advantage from being thrown against the inside of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to help protect the upper torso of the vehicle. But in most cases...restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to severe side impact (see page 24 for more information on how your front airbags work ). CONTINUED 9 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. Keep you from the ...
... vehicle and against other occupants. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to get the best advantage from being thrown against the inside of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to help protect the upper torso of the vehicle. But in most cases...restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to severe side impact (see page 24 for more information on how your front airbags work ). CONTINUED 9 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. Keep you from the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the airbags inflate. side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 17 2008 TL Do not attach hard objects on Driver and Passenger Safety occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt... can be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Additional Safety Precautions Two people should ...
... the airbags inflate. side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 17 2008 TL Do not attach hard objects on Driver and Passenger Safety occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt... can be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Additional Safety Precautions Two people should ...
Owner's Manual
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... a loose General Guidelines Lock all doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Know how to use this feature (see page 98 ). 37 2008 TL Even very young Driver and Passenger Safety belt could be very hazardous. Use the childproof door locks to unlock vehicle...
... a loose General Guidelines Lock all doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Know how to use this feature (see page 98 ). 37 2008 TL Even very young Driver and Passenger Safety belt could be very hazardous. Use the childproof door locks to unlock vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... is disabled. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off the ignition. Push the defogger button to turn on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to flash. The rear window defogger clears fog, frost, and... you turn off after about 15 minutes. Push the button between the center vents to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle. 90 2008 TL Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the button comes on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window...
... is disabled. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off the ignition. Push the defogger button to turn on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to flash. The rear window defogger clears fog, frost, and... you turn off after about 15 minutes. Push the button between the center vents to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle. 90 2008 TL Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the button comes on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... Trunk Opener Childproof Door Locks Lock As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside . Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open the trunk, push the release lever to use the outside door handle. 98... 2008 TL With the lever in the rear from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. Parents should decide if their children should be opened from accidentally opening the rear...
... Trunk Opener Childproof Door Locks Lock As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside . Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open the trunk, push the release lever to use the outside door handle. 98... 2008 TL With the lever in the rear from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. Parents should decide if their children should be opened from accidentally opening the rear...
Owner's Manual
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...headlights of a vehicle behind you start driving. Mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Press the button again to turn on this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. 106 2008 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back of the mirror. Never drive...Trunk Pass-through Cover, Mirrors Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the passthrough are gone. AUTO BUTTON Keep the inside mirror can be locked and unlocked only with this cover open and the trunk lid open. The AUTO indicator comes on the bottom of...
...headlights of a vehicle behind you start driving. Mirrors INDICATOR SENSOR The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Press the button again to turn on this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. 106 2008 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the back of the mirror. Never drive...Trunk Pass-through Cover, Mirrors Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the passthrough are gone. AUTO BUTTON Keep the inside mirror can be locked and unlocked only with this cover open and the trunk lid open. The AUTO indicator comes on the bottom of...
Owner's Manual
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The coin holder can put small items in the tray located in either front door pocket. 122 2008 TL The coin holder inside the console compartment is removable. To use the tray, pull up on the right lever and lift up . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coin Holder You can also be stored in the console compartment lid. To remove it, pull it up the armrest.
The coin holder can put small items in the tray located in either front door pocket. 122 2008 TL The coin holder inside the console compartment is removable. To use the tray, pull up on the right lever and lift up . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coin Holder You can also be stored in the console compartment lid. To remove it, pull it up the armrest.
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...Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the button. 2. If it cools, removes moisture from inside the windows: 1. Set the fan to maximum cool. . 3. Set the fan to normal. 1. The A/C ON indicator will not come on or off . ... defrosting. . When used in fresh air mode. Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as displayed by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator. 130 2008 TL To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the air. When you cannot turn off the A/C. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page...
...Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the button. 2. If it cools, removes moisture from inside the windows: 1. Set the fan to maximum cool. . 3. Set the fan to normal. 1. The A/C ON indicator will not come on or off . ... defrosting. . When used in fresh air mode. Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as displayed by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator. 130 2008 TL To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the air. When you cannot turn off the A/C. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page...
Owner's Manual
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Damaged discs 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs Additional Information of these discs are shown to the right: 1. Poor quality discs Chipped/ Cracked Warped Burrs 178 2008 TL If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in -dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring 2. Examples of Recommended Discs The in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Damaged discs 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs Additional Information of these discs are shown to the right: 1. Poor quality discs Chipped/ Cracked Warped Burrs 178 2008 TL If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in -dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring 2. Examples of Recommended Discs The in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Owner's Manual
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...of the driver's seat. CONTINUED Pull Before Driving 1. Park with temperature changes. Place the knob on the cap in a higher gear. On TL with manual transmission Refueling Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You may hear a hissing sound as ethanol or MTBE. To stop this, raise... the fuel fill cap slowly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as pressure inside the tank escapes. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Handle fuel only outdoors. You may hear a knocking noise...
...of the driver's seat. CONTINUED Pull Before Driving 1. Park with temperature changes. Place the knob on the cap in a higher gear. On TL with manual transmission Refueling Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You may hear a hissing sound as ethanol or MTBE. To stop this, raise... the fuel fill cap slowly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as pressure inside the tank escapes. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Handle fuel only outdoors. You may hear a knocking noise...
Owner's Manual
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... have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see pages 57 , 65 and 68 ). 252 2008 TL When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel...
... have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see pages 57 , 65 and 68 ). 252 2008 TL When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... on the multi-information display will also see page 319 ). Each wheel is normal; If you see the above message on . CONTINUED 275 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure Changing a Tire with TPMS If you have your tires serviced by...Manually check the spare tire pressure to flash, then stays on while driving. Driving If there is a problem with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible. the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure...
... on the multi-information display will also see page 319 ). Each wheel is normal; If you see the above message on . CONTINUED 275 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure Changing a Tire with TPMS If you have your tires serviced by...Manually check the spare tire pressure to flash, then stays on while driving. Driving If there is a problem with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible. the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure...
Owner's Manual
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle: A battery can explode if you should take several precautions. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can cause it to rupture. 2. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Turn off all sparks, open flames... control, audio system, lights, etc. The numbers in the illustration show you the order to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. 326 2008 TL If it seems slushy or like a simple procedure, you do not try jump starting until it . 1. Connect the other end to jump start a ...
To Jump Start Your Vehicle: A battery can explode if you should take several precautions. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can cause it to rupture. 2. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Turn off all sparks, open flames... control, audio system, lights, etc. The numbers in the illustration show you the order to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. 326 2008 TL If it seems slushy or like a simple procedure, you do not try jump starting until it . 1. Connect the other end to jump start a ...
Owner's Manual
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...box is on the driver's side next to the LOCK (0) position. The under -hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are contained in the notch on the driver's lower left side. Make sure the headlights and...Phillips-head screwdriver. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD FUSE BLOWN The vehicle's fuses are off. 2. Check each of the Unexpected 333 2008 TL The interior fuse box is the cause. Determine from the fuse box. 3. Remove the cover from the chart on pages 335 and 336 , or the...
...box is on the driver's side next to the LOCK (0) position. The under -hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are contained in the notch on the driver's lower left side. Make sure the headlights and...Phillips-head screwdriver. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD FUSE BLOWN The vehicle's fuses are off. 2. Check each of the Unexpected 333 2008 TL The interior fuse box is the cause. Determine from the fuse box. 3. Remove the cover from the chart on pages 335 and 336 , or the...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical problem with one of damaging the electrical system. Leave the blown fuse in the interior fuse box by a qualified technician. Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. If you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the spare fuses of... the other circuits. The next time you turn on the radio you will disable itself. If it with a lower rating. 334 2008 TL This does not indicate anything wrong. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code (see ''CODE'' in the under-hood fuse box. 5. BLOWN...
... electrical problem with one of damaging the electrical system. Leave the blown fuse in the interior fuse box by a qualified technician. Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. If you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the spare fuses of... the other circuits. The next time you turn on the radio you will disable itself. If it with a lower rating. 334 2008 TL This does not indicate anything wrong. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code (see ''CODE'' in the under-hood fuse box. 5. BLOWN...
Owner's Manual
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... in (0.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°30' 1°00' 3°17' Technical Information Under-hood See page 336 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door on each side of the dashboard. Tires Size Front/Rear Spare Pressure Front Rear Spare 1 : All season tire 2 : Summer tire... psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm 3 : Type S ) ) ) ) 3 345 2008 TL
... in (0.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°30' 1°00' 3°17' Technical Information Under-hood See page 336 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door on each side of the dashboard. Tires Size Front/Rear Spare Pressure Front Rear Spare 1 : All season tire 2 : Summer tire... psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm 3 : Type S ) ) ) ) 3 345 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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... to all Acura to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 359 2008 TL Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that fails to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery. Your vehicle's original tires are conditional. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information ...your warranty manual for a replacement battery purchased from the inside for as long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty this warranty. Owners Your new Acura is covered by these warranties. Tire warranty information is ...
... to all Acura to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 359 2008 TL Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that fails to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery. Your vehicle's original tires are conditional. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information ...your warranty manual for a replacement battery purchased from the inside for as long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty this warranty. Owners Your new Acura is covered by these warranties. Tire warranty information is ...
Owner's Manual
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... Signal and Hazard Warning ...62 VSA Activation ...61 VSA System ...61 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...38 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Inflation, Proper Tire ...306 Inside Mirror ...106 Inspection, Tire ...309 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Interior Lights ...118 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...342 Ignition..., 330 Cruise Control ...61 H Halogen Fog Bulbs ...297 HandsFreeLink (HFL)...192 Hazard Warning Flashers...90 Headlights...86 Aiming ...297 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 IV 2008 TL
... Signal and Hazard Warning ...62 VSA Activation ...61 VSA System ...61 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...38 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Inflation, Proper Tire ...306 Inside Mirror ...106 Inspection, Tire ...309 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Interior Lights ...118 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...342 Ignition..., 330 Cruise Control ...61 H Halogen Fog Bulbs ...297 HandsFreeLink (HFL)...192 Hazard Warning Flashers...90 Headlights...86 Aiming ...297 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 IV 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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... Menu Index Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Emissions Control Systems ...352 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...354 Temperature Gauge ...65 Temperature, Outside ...71 Temperature, Inside Sensor ...132 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...354 Tilt the Steering Wheel...91 Time, Setting the ...116 Tire Chains ...312 Tire, How... Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 VSA System Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Activation Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Off Switch ...271 Vehicle Storage ...315 VIN ...342 VIII 2008 TL
... Menu Index Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Emissions Control Systems ...352 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...354 Temperature Gauge ...65 Temperature, Outside ...71 Temperature, Inside Sensor ...132 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...354 Tilt the Steering Wheel...91 Time, Setting the ...116 Tire Chains ...312 Tire, How... Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 VSA System Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Activation Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Off Switch ...271 Vehicle Storage ...315 VIN ...342 VIII 2008 TL