Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 TL instrument panel is shown. LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) The U.S. Instrument Panel SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65,... 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 INDICATOR (P. 68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped A/T model is shown.
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 63 2010 TL instrument panel is shown. LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) The U.S. Instrument Panel SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65,... 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 INDICATOR (P. 68) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) : If equipped A/T model is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... be working. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the START (III) position. For more information, see page 484 ). 2. This indicator normally comes on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see pages 178 and 181 . If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist, the vehicle will also see a ''CHECK... when you release the brake on briefly when the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. For more information, see page 484 . 68 2010 TL
... be working. Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the START (III) position. For more information, see page 484 ). 2. This indicator normally comes on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see pages 178 and 181 . If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist, the vehicle will also see a ''CHECK... when you release the brake on briefly when the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. For more information, see page 484 . 68 2010 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 76
... When the needle reaches E, there is a problem in the fuel gauge. If this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. model is in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see a ''LOW FUEL'' message on at any other time, there is a very small amount of ON (II). gal...pages 178 and 181 . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is shown. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 73 2010 TL gal (9.6 ) on , there are about 2.5 U.S. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on 2WD models of an ignition switch. For more...
... When the needle reaches E, there is a problem in the fuel gauge. If this indicator comes on the multiinformation display. model is in the SH-AWD system. For more information, see a ''LOW FUEL'' message on at any other time, there is a very small amount of ON (II). gal...pages 178 and 181 . Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is shown. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 73 2010 TL gal (9.6 ) on , there are about 2.5 U.S. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on 2WD models of an ignition switch. For more...
Owner's Manual
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.... If it comes on at any other time, it is a problem with the keyless starting system. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. For more information, see page 189 ). This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see an ''SH... until the indicator goes out. If you select the ON mode with the engine start/stop button (see page 190 . Continuing to the system. 74 2010 TL HIGH'' message on the multi-information display, there is too high. In this case, your dealer and have it checked as soon as possible.
.... If it comes on at any other time, it is a problem with the keyless starting system. If this indicator comes on along with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. For more information, see page 189 ). This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see an ''SH... until the indicator goes out. If you select the ON mode with the engine start/stop button (see page 190 . Continuing to the system. 74 2010 TL HIGH'' message on the multi-information display, there is too high. In this case, your dealer and have it checked as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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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 85.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page 92.) : Press the INFO button ( / ). (See 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 2010 TL model is activated. 2 : SH-AWD models only HFL 1 U.S.
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 85.) 2 Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 85.) Keyless Memory SettingsTM (See page 92.) : Press the INFO button ( / ). (See 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 2010 TL model is activated. 2 : SH-AWD models only HFL 1 U.S.
Owner's Manual
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model is shown. 82 2010 TL U.S. See page 80 for how to SH-AWD monitor (if equipped) or tire pressure monitor. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with the trip meter, the trip computer calculates these values: Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Elapsed Time Instant Fuel Economy Range Go to switch the main menu display. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button.
model is shown. 82 2010 TL U.S. See page 80 for how to SH-AWD monitor (if equipped) or tire pressure monitor. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer Along with the trip meter, the trip computer calculates these values: Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Elapsed Time Instant Fuel Economy Range Go to switch the main menu display. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button.
Owner's Manual
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For more information, see page 478 . 85 2010 TL U.S. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. If one or more information, see page 488 . Canada SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls You can see the pressure of each wheel. model is being delivered to the correct pressure. Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S.
For more information, see page 478 . 85 2010 TL U.S. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. If one or more information, see page 488 . Canada SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls You can see the pressure of each wheel. model is being delivered to the correct pressure. Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S.
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display U.S. model shown keyless access system See page 462 On models with keyless access system See page 464 A/T model See page 498 See page 499 See page 500 CONTINUED See page 491 See page 491 U.S. model shown See page 468 See page 70 89 2010 TL See page 76 See page 489 See page 136 SH-AWD model only On models without See page 73 Instruments and Controls Canada See page 479 See page 479 SH-AWD model only See page 490 See page 490 U.S.
Multi-Information Display U.S. model shown keyless access system See page 462 On models with keyless access system See page 464 A/T model See page 498 See page 499 See page 500 CONTINUED See page 491 See page 491 U.S. model shown See page 468 See page 70 89 2010 TL See page 76 See page 489 See page 136 SH-AWD model only On models without See page 73 Instruments and Controls Canada See page 479 See page 479 SH-AWD model only See page 490 See page 490 U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... on to the steering wheel column. For more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 132 2010 TL Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer...
... on to the steering wheel column. For more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 132 2010 TL Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer...
Owner's Manual
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...Keyless Access System) ...463 Manual Transmission...465 Automatic Transmission...468 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...473 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...478 Parking ...480 Braking System...481 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...482 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability...Hill Start Assist ...486 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...488 Towing a Trailer ...493 Towing Your Vehicle ...493 Driving 459 2010 TL Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, ...
...Keyless Access System) ...463 Manual Transmission...465 Automatic Transmission...468 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...473 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...478 Parking ...480 Braking System...481 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...482 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability...Hill Start Assist ...486 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...488 Towing a Trailer ...493 Towing Your Vehicle ...493 Driving 459 2010 TL Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, ...
Owner's Manual
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..., it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque distributed to... graph divided into 5 segments. Each wheel right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 478 2010 TL This is shown. TORQUE INDICATOR U.S.
..., it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque distributed to... graph divided into 5 segments. Each wheel right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 478 2010 TL This is shown. TORQUE INDICATOR U.S.
Owner's Manual
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Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 479 2010 TL Have your vehicle to a dealer to blink while driving, it checked. ...Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to have the advantages ...
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If this happens, pull to the side of SH-AWD. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 479 2010 TL Have your vehicle to a dealer to blink while driving, it checked. ...Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to have the advantages ...
Owner's Manual
Page 488
... turns on and off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System On models with SH-AWD If there is a problem with the hill start assist system, the VSA system indicator comes on and stays on as a reminder. To stop the engine... display shows a ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message. VSA OFF Switch VSA OFF SWITCH Driving This switch is turned off indicator comes on . CONTINUED 485 2010 TL In this case, you hear a beep. To turn the VSA system off , press and hold the switch again.
... turns on and off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System On models with SH-AWD If there is a problem with the hill start assist system, the VSA system indicator comes on and stays on as a reminder. To stop the engine... display shows a ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message. VSA OFF Switch VSA OFF SWITCH Driving This switch is turned off indicator comes on . CONTINUED 485 2010 TL In this case, you hear a beep. To turn the VSA system off , press and hold the switch again.
Owner's Manual
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... the same size and type as in D or S when facing uphill, or reverse when facing downhill. Hill Start Assist On models with SH-AWD Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle with the VSA off . When replacing tires, make sure they are in shallow mud or fresh snow, ...it may cause the VSA to malfunction. Immediately after you accelerate. 486 2010 TL To activate hill start assist, you move your vehicle, be easier to help prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. Hill start assist feature...
... the same size and type as in D or S when facing uphill, or reverse when facing downhill. Hill Start Assist On models with SH-AWD Your vehicle is equipped with your vehicle with the VSA off . When replacing tires, make sure they are in shallow mud or fresh snow, ...it may cause the VSA to malfunction. Immediately after you accelerate. 486 2010 TL To activate hill start assist, you move your vehicle, be easier to help prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. Hill start assist feature...
Owner's Manual
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... at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 506 2010 TL 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...
... at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 506 2010 TL 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...
Owner's Manual
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...check and add fluid, contact your dealer. Rear Differential Fluid On SH-AWD models Transfer Assembly Fluid On SH-AWD models The rear differential should be drained and refilled with the API ...SAE 90: above 0°F ( 18°C) SAE 80W-90: below 0°F ( 18°C) 518 2010 TL Replace as soon as a temporary replacement. Transmission Fluid, Rear Differential Fluid, Transfer Assembly Fluid Reinstall the under ... not available, you are not sure how to the maintenance minder. If Acura MTF is installed under cover, tighten the mounting bolt securely, then put the holding clips...
...check and add fluid, contact your dealer. Rear Differential Fluid On SH-AWD models Transfer Assembly Fluid On SH-AWD models The rear differential should be drained and refilled with the API ...SAE 90: above 0°F ( 18°C) SAE 80W-90: below 0°F ( 18°C) 518 2010 TL Replace as soon as a temporary replacement. Transmission Fluid, Rear Differential Fluid, Transfer Assembly Fluid Reinstall the under ... not available, you are not sure how to the maintenance minder. If Acura MTF is installed under cover, tighten the mounting bolt securely, then put the holding clips...
Owner's Manual
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... adequate tread, and correctly inflated. These tires provide excellent handling and braking performance in good condition with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models However, these tires are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding tire ... with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models Your vehicle is equipped with high performance all instructions in which you can be the proper type and size, in most driving conditions. 534 2010 TL See page 541 for winter driving conditions. Tires To safely operate your...
... adequate tread, and correctly inflated. These tires provide excellent handling and braking performance in good condition with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models However, these tires are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding tire ... with high performance tires and SH-AWD TECH HPT models Your vehicle is equipped with high performance all instructions in which you can be the proper type and size, in most driving conditions. 534 2010 TL See page 541 for winter driving conditions. Tires To safely operate your...
Owner's Manual
Page 539
...(220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) 245/40ZR19 94Y P245/45R18 96V 536 2010 TL For additional technical information, see page 583 . P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V SH-AWD TECH HPT models with high performance tires Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 37 psi... (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) Optional on the driver's doorjamb. TL and TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front...
...(220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) 245/40ZR19 94Y P245/45R18 96V 536 2010 TL For additional technical information, see page 583 . P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V SH-AWD TECH HPT models with high performance tires Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 37 psi... (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) Optional on the driver's doorjamb. TL and TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front...
Owner's Manual
Page 540
... tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Replace the tire if you find either of tread left on wet roads. Maintenance Except SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire pressure for high speed driving is less than the posted speed limits and conditions allow. You should replace the tire if... event at sustained high speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h), be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as for normal driving. 537 2010 TL If you can build up and cause sudden tire failure. Excessive tread wear. INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS TREAD WEAR INDICATOR P245/45R18 96V Your tires have...
... tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Replace the tire if you find either of tread left on wet roads. Maintenance Except SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models Tire pressure for high speed driving is less than the posted speed limits and conditions allow. You should replace the tire if... event at sustained high speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h), be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as for normal driving. 537 2010 TL If you can build up and cause sudden tire failure. Excessive tread wear. INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS TREAD WEAR INDICATOR P245/45R18 96V Your tires have...
Owner's Manual
Page 543
...information, consult your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Installing improper tires on your dealer. 540 2010 TL Always use the size and type of tires recommended in which you should install snow tires or tire chains. Summer Tires 17 x 8.0J (TPMS)... 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) On U.S. This can affect handling and stability. SH-AWD Models 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) 19 x 8.0J (TPMS) On Canadian SH-AWD Models 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) 19 x 8.0J(TPMS) Tires: On 2WD Models P245/50R17 98V P245/45R18 96V On SH...
...information, consult your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Installing improper tires on your dealer. 540 2010 TL Always use the size and type of tires recommended in which you should install snow tires or tire chains. Summer Tires 17 x 8.0J (TPMS)... 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) On U.S. This can affect handling and stability. SH-AWD Models 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) 19 x 8.0J (TPMS) On Canadian SH-AWD Models 18 x 8.0J (TPMS) 19 x 8.0J(TPMS) Tires: On 2WD Models P245/50R17 98V P245/45R18 96V On SH...