Owner's Manual
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...the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 20 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your... see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on . Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will see page 595 . 64 2009 TL If your seat belt before fastening your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you do not fasten your vehicle. If you have an...
...the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page 20 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your... see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on . Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will see page 595 . 64 2009 TL If your seat belt before fastening your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you do not fasten your vehicle. If you have an...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
...your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. you unlock and open the driver's door, the display ... Controls On models with the multi-information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter/keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2009 TL You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with keyless access system The driver...
...your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. you unlock and open the driver's door, the display ... Controls On models with the multi-information display and the three buttons on which remote transmitter/keyless access remote CONTINUED 77 2009 TL You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with keyless access system The driver...
Owner's Manual
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...(see page 87 ) and you select the ON mode by operating the engine start /stop button. These messages can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 91 ). CONTINUED 79 2009 TL UPPER SEGMENT In the normal display mode, the upper segment displays trip computer ...information, such as fuel economy or average speed. U.S. For more information, see page 105 ). The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and ...
...(see page 87 ) and you select the ON mode by operating the engine start /stop button. These messages can customize your vehicle control settings (see page 91 ). CONTINUED 79 2009 TL UPPER SEGMENT In the normal display mode, the upper segment displays trip computer ...information, such as fuel economy or average speed. U.S. For more information, see page 105 ). The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Odometer (See page 81.) Outside Temperature (See page 84.) Trip Meter (See page 81.) Trip Computer (See page 82.) Engine Oil Life (See page 84.) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page... page 86.) : Press the SEL/RESET button. 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 80 2009 TL
... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Odometer (See page 81.) Outside Temperature (See page 84.) Trip Meter (See page 81.) Trip Computer (See page 82.) Engine Oil Life (See page 84.) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page... page 86.) : Press the SEL/RESET button. 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 80 2009 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 87
Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 535 . 84 2009 TL CANADA OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE The temperature sensor is under 19 mph (30 km/h). This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip, the sensor is..., and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. models, and Celsius temperature in U.S. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is calculated based on the road surface. The engine oil life is reset. For more information, see page 100 ). When you start your vehicle speed is in the front bumper....
Engine Oil Life ENGINE OIL LIFE U.S. This shows the outside temperature display (see page 535 . 84 2009 TL CANADA OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE The temperature sensor is under 19 mph (30 km/h). This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your trip, the sensor is..., and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. models, and Celsius temperature in U.S. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is calculated based on the road surface. The engine oil life is reset. For more information, see page 100 ). When you start your vehicle speed is in the front bumper....
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...until the problem is corrected. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on . CONTINUED 87 2009 TL If the system message indicator remains lit on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. Most of ...the normal display returns. Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on the instrument panel, you press the ...
...until the problem is corrected. To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on . CONTINUED 87 2009 TL If the system message indicator remains lit on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. Most of ...the normal display returns. Even if you can see the corresponding message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on the instrument panel, you press the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 494
... MAX RESERVE TANK Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 550 for information on your vehicle. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 547 . If it is between the upper...Driving 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see page 546 ). To access the radiator reserve tank, remove the right-side engine compartment cover (see Adding Engine Oil on page 543 for the engine coolant location. 491 2009 TL See page 545 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant.
... MAX RESERVE TANK Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 550 for information on your vehicle. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 547 . If it is between the upper...Driving 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see page 546 ). To access the radiator reserve tank, remove the right-side engine compartment cover (see Adding Engine Oil on page 543 for the engine coolant location. 491 2009 TL See page 545 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant.
Owner's Manual
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... Safety ...534 Maintenance Minder ...535 Fluid Locations...545 Engine Compartment Covers...546 Adding Engine Oil ...547 Changing the Oil and Filter ...548 Engine Coolant ...550 Windshield Washers ...552 Automatic Transmission Fluid......553 Brake Fluid ...555 Lights ...556 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...564 Floor Mats ...565 Dust and Pollen Filter ...566 Wiper Blades ...566 Tires ...568 Checking the Battery ...577 Vehicle Storage ...578 Maintenance 533 2009 TL...
... Safety ...534 Maintenance Minder ...535 Fluid Locations...545 Engine Compartment Covers...546 Adding Engine Oil ...547 Changing the Oil and Filter ...548 Engine Coolant ...550 Windshield Washers ...552 Automatic Transmission Fluid......553 Brake Fluid ...555 Lights ...556 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...564 Floor Mats ...565 Dust and Pollen Filter ...566 Wiper Blades ...566 Tires ...568 Checking the Battery ...577 Vehicle Storage ...578 Maintenance 533 2009 TL...
Owner's Manual
Page 538
... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. CONTINUED 535 2009 TL Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle...
... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. CONTINUED 535 2009 TL Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 539
...a ''SERVICE DUE SOON'' message along with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of the maintenance main items and sub items. 536 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder The remaining engine oil life is shown on (see pages 178 and 180 . Once you turn the... ignition switch to this message will go off. ON Mode is the equivalent of the oil change.
...a ''SERVICE DUE SOON'' message along with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of the maintenance main items and sub items. 536 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder The remaining engine oil life is shown on (see pages 178 and 180 . Once you turn the... ignition switch to this message will go off. ON Mode is the equivalent of the oil change.
Owner's Manual
Page 540
...(S) Maintenance Press the SEL/RESET button on the multi-information display. When the remaining oil life is 5 to select the engine oil life information. Along with . CONTINUED 537 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder This message reminds you see the percentage of ...the remaining engine oil life and the maintenance item codes on the steering wheel repeatedly to 1 percent, the...
...(S) Maintenance Press the SEL/RESET button on the multi-information display. When the remaining oil life is 5 to select the engine oil life information. Along with . CONTINUED 537 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder This message reminds you see the percentage of ...the remaining engine oil life and the maintenance item codes on the steering wheel repeatedly to 1 percent, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 541
...along with ''5%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the remaining engine oil life reaches 0%, the multiinformation display will go off. This message is displayed when the total distance traveled... DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). Press the SEL/RESET button on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. 538 2009 TL models) or 10 km (for U.S.
...along with ''5%,'' and the maintenance item code are displayed on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life. If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the remaining engine oil life reaches 0%, the multiinformation display will go off. This message is displayed when the total distance traveled... DUE'' and the maintenance item code(s). Press the SEL/RESET button on the multi-information display when the calculated engine oil life is less than 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the engine oil life became 0%. 538 2009 TL models) or 10 km (for U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder These messages will show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total distance traveled after the remaining oil life became 0%, and the maintenance item code(s). For more information, see the message again, press either INFO button ( / ...-information display when the calculated engine oil life is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0%, the multiinformation display will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to select the engine oil life. CONTINUED 539 2009 TL U.S. Immediately have an engine start/stop button instead of ON...
... Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder These messages will show a ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' message, the total distance traveled after the remaining oil life became 0%, and the maintenance item code(s). For more information, see the message again, press either INFO button ( / ...-information display when the calculated engine oil life is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0%, the multiinformation display will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to select the engine oil life. CONTINUED 539 2009 TL U.S. Immediately have an engine start/stop button instead of ON...
Owner's Manual
Page 543
...DUE DISTANCE TRAVELED MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS When you drive over 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the oil life became 0%, will be displayed on the multi-information display. models) or 10 km (for U.S. MAINTENANCE MAIN...Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder This message is displayed again when you press the SEL/RESET button to select the engine oil life, the message ''SERVICE,'' along with the maintenance item code(s) and the total negative distance traveled after seeing...code. Pressing either INFO button repeatedly. To see page 544 . 540 2009 TL
...DUE DISTANCE TRAVELED MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS When you drive over 10 miles (for Canadian models) after the oil life became 0%, will be displayed on the multi-information display. models) or 10 km (for U.S. MAINTENANCE MAIN...Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder This message is displayed again when you press the SEL/RESET button to select the engine oil life, the message ''SERVICE,'' along with the maintenance item code(s) and the total negative distance traveled after seeing...code. Pressing either INFO button repeatedly. To see page 544 . 540 2009 TL
Owner's Manual
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... multiinformation display. 4. ON Mode is done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to reset the engine oil life display. ON Mode is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance... Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the display the next time you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance CONTINUED 541 2009 TL
... multiinformation display. 4. ON Mode is done by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then press the SEL/RESET button to reset the engine oil life display. ON Mode is not displayed, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance... Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will see ''OIL LIFE 100%'' on the display the next time you want to cancel the oil life reset mode, select ''CANCEL.'' Maintenance CONTINUED 541 2009 TL
Owner's Manual
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Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 553 . Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. Maintenance CONTINUED 543 2009 TL Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. If you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate... of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. See page 556 . See page 491 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 490 .
Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 553 . Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. Maintenance CONTINUED 543 2009 TL Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. If you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate... of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. See page 556 . See page 491 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 490 .
Owner's Manual
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...000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these conditions, have high concentrations... of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 544 2009 TL...
...000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these conditions, have high concentrations... of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 544 2009 TL...
Owner's Manual
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... 2009 TL Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level (see page 490 ). It is energy conserving, and that you do not spill. Install the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Always use Acura Motor Oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is highly recommended that it securely. ENGINE OIL...
... 2009 TL Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level (see page 490 ). It is energy conserving, and that you do not spill. Install the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Always use Acura Motor Oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is highly recommended that it securely. ENGINE OIL...
Owner's Manual
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... a skilled technician. 548 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-20 oil is the proper weight. The vehicle should have this service. Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does...
... a skilled technician. 548 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-20 oil is the proper weight. The vehicle should have this service. Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Put a new washer on the connecting surface of the engine. A special wrench (available from the bottom of a new oil filter. 5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 549 2009 TL Refill the engine with it off any dirt and dust on the drain...
.... 3. Put a new washer on the connecting surface of the engine. A special wrench (available from the bottom of a new oil filter. 5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 549 2009 TL Refill the engine with it off any dirt and dust on the drain...