Owner's Manual
Page 68
... amount. It may rise to the side of the road. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to about the middle of the engine's coolant. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. The needle returns... to fluctuate or the low fuel indicator to come on checking the engine's cooling system. TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE Instruments and Controls 65 2008 TL
... amount. It may rise to the side of the road. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to about the middle of the engine's coolant. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. The needle returns... to fluctuate or the low fuel indicator to come on checking the engine's cooling system. TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE Instruments and Controls 65 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 132
...vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Dual Button You can be selected separately when the dual button is not possible. Features 129 2008 TL The driver's side mode and passenger's side mode can set separately from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Using the Heater... The heater uses engine coolant to the desired speed. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control Button Use the mode control button to select ...
...vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Dual Button You can be selected separately when the dual button is not possible. Features 129 2008 TL The driver's side mode and passenger's side mode can set separately from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Using the Heater... The heater uses engine coolant to the desired speed. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control Button Use the mode control button to select ...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
Turn on the A/C by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator. 130 2008 TL When used in fresh air mode. Switch the fan on the air conditioning. Select 4. Adjust the temperature to maximum cool. . 3. The A/C ON indicator will not ... the airflow feels warm. For quick cooling set the temperature to your preference. Select , the system automatically switches to the desired level. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 65 ). Set the temperature to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. If the interior is dry, select fresh air mode...
Turn on the A/C by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator. 130 2008 TL When used in fresh air mode. Switch the fan on the air conditioning. Select 4. Adjust the temperature to maximum cool. . 3. The A/C ON indicator will not ... the airflow feels warm. For quick cooling set the temperature to your preference. Select , the system automatically switches to the desired level. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 65 ). Set the temperature to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. If the interior is dry, select fresh air mode...
Owner's Manual
Page 238
... ...236 Service Station Procedures ...237 Refueling...237 Opening and Closing the Hood ...239 Oil Check ...240 Engine Coolant Check ...241 Fuel Economy ...242 Accessories and Modifications ...245 Carrying Cargo ...247 Before Driving 235 2008 TL You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to properly store luggage or packages. Main...
... ...236 Service Station Procedures ...237 Refueling...237 Opening and Closing the Hood ...239 Oil Check ...240 Engine Coolant Check ...241 Fuel Economy ...242 Accessories and Modifications ...245 Carrying Cargo ...247 Before Driving 235 2008 TL You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to properly store luggage or packages. Main...
Owner's Manual
Page 244
Before Driving MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 290 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. 241 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 283 for information on your vehicle. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Before Driving MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 290 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. 241 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 283 for information on your vehicle. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Owner's Manual
Page 280
... Maintenance Minder ...279 Fluid Locations...285 Engine Compartment Covers...286 Adding Engine Oil ...287 Changing the Oil and Filter ...288 Engine Coolant ...290 Windshield Washers ...291 Automatic Transmission Fluid...292 Manual Transmission Fluid ...294 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...295 Power Steering Fluid ...296...Seat Belts ...303 Floor Mats ...304 Wiper Blades ...304 Tires ...306 Checking the Battery ...314 Vehicle Storage ...315 Maintenance 277 2008 TL If you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. See page 361 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and ...
... Maintenance Minder ...279 Fluid Locations...285 Engine Compartment Covers...286 Adding Engine Oil ...287 Changing the Oil and Filter ...288 Engine Coolant ...290 Windshield Washers ...291 Automatic Transmission Fluid...292 Manual Transmission Fluid ...294 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...295 Power Steering Fluid ...296...Seat Belts ...303 Floor Mats ...304 Wiper Blades ...304 Tires ...306 Checking the Battery ...314 Vehicle Storage ...315 Maintenance 277 2008 TL If you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. See page 361 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 286
...following items at the specified intervals. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the multiinformation display. See page 240 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Lights Check the operation of how to perform any automotive... repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Maintenance 283 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. See page 292 . See page 295 . See page 309 . Engine oil level Check every...
...following items at the specified intervals. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the multiinformation display. See page 240 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Lights Check the operation of how to perform any automotive... repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Maintenance 283 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. See page 292 . See page 295 . See page 309 . Engine oil level Check every...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... 29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/ 100,000 km (Canada). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 4 5 284 2008 TL Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km...). Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 1: If the message ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' does not appear more frequently than 12 months after the display is reset, change ...
... 29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/ 100,000 km (Canada). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 4 5 284 2008 TL Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km...). Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 1: If the message ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' does not appear more frequently than 12 months after the display is reset, change ...
Owner's Manual
Page 288
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) RADIATOR CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 285 2008 TL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) RADIATOR CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 285 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 293
... in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is completely empty, you may use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. 290 2008 TL Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Always let the engine and radiator...
... in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is completely empty, you may use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. 290 2008 TL Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Always let the engine and radiator...
Owner's Manual
Page 294
...up any . Remove the radiator cap by turning the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pressing down and turning counterclockwise. The coolant level should be compatible with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Fill it is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW''...coolant slowly and carefully so you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the filler neck. Clean up to condition the blade edges. Do not add any pressure in the engine compartment. 4. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. When you do not spill any spill immediately; CONTINUED 291 2008 TL...
...up any . Remove the radiator cap by turning the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pressing down and turning counterclockwise. The coolant level should be compatible with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Fill it is low, a ''WASHER FLUID LOW''...coolant slowly and carefully so you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the filler neck. Clean up to condition the blade edges. Do not add any pressure in the engine compartment. 4. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in cold weather. When you do not spill any spill immediately; CONTINUED 291 2008 TL...
Owner's Manual
Page 331
... to the red mark, you find a leak, it climbs to the midpoint, then continue driving. 4. Safely pull to the engine. 328 2008 TL If you continue driving (see steam or spray coming out. 1. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Main Menu Table Of ...the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle's temperature gauge should take immediate action. If the vehicle overheats, you . Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Do not open the hood. The only indication may see Emergency Towing on the hazard warning indicators....
... to the red mark, you find a leak, it climbs to the midpoint, then continue driving. 4. Safely pull to the engine. 328 2008 TL If you continue driving (see steam or spray coming out. 1. Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Main Menu Table Of ...the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle's temperature gauge should take immediate action. If the vehicle overheats, you . Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Do not open the hood. The only indication may see Emergency Towing on the hazard warning indicators....
Owner's Manual
Page 332
... the radiator up to the base of the Unexpected 329 2008 TL If it comes off. Put the cap back on the cap, and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to the first stop. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Overheats 6. Let the engine cool down until... it goes back to have the proper coolant mixture available, you can . 10.Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you do not have the cooling system drained and refilled with the...
... the radiator up to the base of the Unexpected 329 2008 TL If it comes off. Put the cap back on the cap, and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to the first stop. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Overheats 6. Let the engine cool down until... it goes back to have the proper coolant mixture available, you can . 10.Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you do not have the cooling system drained and refilled with the...
Owner's Manual
Page 347
... qt (2.1 2.6 US qt (2.5 3 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) HFC-134a (R-134a) 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in (1,576 mm) : Type S Weights... in (2,740 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 62.0 in the engine 3 : Type S Approx. 17.1 US gal (64.7 ) 344 2008 TL Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Capacities Fuel tank 5 2 3 Change 1 Manual Automatic Total Manual Automatic Engine ...
... qt (2.1 2.6 US qt (2.5 3 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) HFC-134a (R-134a) 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in (1,576 mm) : Type S Weights... in (2,740 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 62.0 in the engine 3 : Type S Approx. 17.1 US gal (64.7 ) 344 2008 TL Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Capacities Fuel tank 5 2 3 Change 1 Manual Automatic Total Manual Automatic Engine ...
Owner's Manual
Page 367
... System ...131 Clock ...116 CO in the Exhaust ...52 Compact Spare tire ...318 Compass...230 Console Compartment ...121 Consumer Information ...358 Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...290 Checking ...241 Proper Solution ...290 Temperature Gauge ...65 Crankcase Emissions Control System...352 Cruise Control Indicator ...61 Cruise Control Operation ...186 Cup Holders... Lights...88 Daytime Running Light Indicator.. 62 Defects, Reporting Safety ...360 Defogger, Rear Window ...90 Defrosting the Windows ...130 Dimensions ...344 E Economy, Fuel ...242 II 2008 TL
... System ...131 Clock ...116 CO in the Exhaust ...52 Compact Spare tire ...318 Compass...230 Console Compartment ...121 Consumer Information ...358 Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...290 Checking ...241 Proper Solution ...290 Temperature Gauge ...65 Crankcase Emissions Control System...352 Cruise Control Indicator ...61 Cruise Control Operation ...186 Cup Holders... Lights...88 Daytime Running Light Indicator.. 62 Defects, Reporting Safety ...360 Defogger, Rear Window ...90 Defrosting the Windows ...130 Dimensions ...344 E Economy, Fuel ...242 II 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 368
... Engine ...328 Towing ...337 Emergency Brake ...117 Emergency Flashers ...90 Emergency Towing ...337 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Emissions Controls...352 Emissions Testing, State ...355 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...59, 331 Oil Life ...72, 279 Oil Pressure Indicator ...59, 330 Oil, What Kind to Use ...287 Overheating...328... Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage, Improving...243 INDEX CONTINUED III 2008 TL
... Engine ...328 Towing ...337 Emergency Brake ...117 Emergency Flashers ...90 Emergency Towing ...337 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Emissions Controls...352 Emissions Testing, State ...355 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...59, 331 Oil Life ...72, 279 Oil Pressure Indicator ...59, 330 Oil, What Kind to Use ...287 Overheating...328... Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage, Improving...243 INDEX CONTINUED III 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 369
Main Menu Index Gasoline ...236 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...65 Octane Requirement ...236 Tank, Filling the...237 Gas Station Procedures...237 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...65 Fuel ...65 Speedometer ...65 Tachometer ...65 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...259 6-speed Manual Transmission...256 Glove Box ...121 Daytime Running Lights...88 ..., 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
Main Menu Index Gasoline ...236 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...65 Octane Requirement ...236 Tank, Filling the...237 Gas Station Procedures...237 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...65 Fuel ...65 Speedometer ...65 Tachometer ...65 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...259 6-speed Manual Transmission...256 Glove Box ...121 Daytime Running Lights...88 ..., 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
Page 370
Main Menu Index J Jacking up the Vehicle ...320 Jack, Tire ...319 Jump Starting ...326 Glove Box ...121 Power Door ...96 Trunk ...97 Low Coolant Level ...241 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...59, 330 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...344 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ...247 HandsFreeLink ...73 Keyless Memory Settings ...76 Maintenance Minder ...279 ... LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...95 Lockout Prevention ...96 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...95 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...236 Odometer ...70 Odometer, Trip ...70 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 TL
Main Menu Index J Jacking up the Vehicle ...320 Jack, Tire ...319 Jump Starting ...326 Glove Box ...121 Power Door ...96 Trunk ...97 Low Coolant Level ...241 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...59, 330 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...344 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ...247 HandsFreeLink ...73 Keyless Memory Settings ...76 Maintenance Minder ...279 ... LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...95 Lockout Prevention ...96 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...95 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...236 Odometer ...70 Odometer, Trip ...70 INDEX CONTINUED V 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 371
... Information Engine Oil and Filter ...288 Fuses ...333 Light Bulbs ...297 Tires ...311 Wiper Blades ...304 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...21 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...241 Restraint, Child ...38, 39 Reverse Gear Position...260 Rotation, Tire ...310 P Panel Brightness Control ...89 Park Gear Position...260 Parking ...266 Parking Brake ...117... Overheating ...328 Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound System...133 Readiness Codes ...331, 355 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...300 S Safety Belts...8, 18 Safety Defects, Reporting ...360 VI 2008 TL
... Information Engine Oil and Filter ...288 Fuses ...333 Light Bulbs ...297 Tires ...311 Wiper Blades ...304 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...21 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...241 Restraint, Child ...38, 39 Reverse Gear Position...260 Rotation, Tire ...310 P Panel Brightness Control ...89 Park Gear Position...260 Parking ...266 Parking Brake ...117... Overheating ...328 Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound System...133 Readiness Codes ...331, 355 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...300 S Safety Belts...8, 18 Safety Defects, Reporting ...360 VI 2008 TL