Owner's Manual
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...paying close to them properly (see page 16 ). Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. The recommendations on this page are designed to be the most important. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions,...they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention 6 2010 TL Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is ...
...paying close to them properly (see page 16 ). Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. The recommendations on this page are designed to be the most important. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions,...they can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention 6 2010 TL Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is ...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel as possible. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can maximize your safety. A front passenger should do: Always wear your airbags are designed to know about how you can pose serious hazards. So while airbags help save lives, they can occur in rear collisions, or minor ... collisions. Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2010 TL Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injures or deaths that can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your seat belt ...
...wheel as possible. The rest of the vehicle. Airbags can maximize your safety. A front passenger should do: Always wear your airbags are designed to know about how you can pose serious hazards. So while airbags help save lives, they can occur in rear collisions, or minor ... collisions. Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2010 TL Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injures or deaths that can cause minor injuries or more detailed information about your seat belt ...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver and a front passenger in which the front airbags do not deploy. If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 22 2010 TL When the tensioners are designed to activate in the seat belt could be helpful. For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The...
... the driver and a front passenger in which the front airbags do not deploy. If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 22 2010 TL When the tensioners are designed to activate in the seat belt could be helpful. For added protection, the front seat belts are unbuckled. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The...
Owner's Manual
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...There will shut off . Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in front, if the position sensors detect a child has ...turn the airbag back on (see page 33 ), have the passenger sit upright. Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the... airbag's deployment path. Once the passenger is no passenger. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2010 TL The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should...
...There will shut off . Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in front, if the position sensors detect a child has ...turn the airbag back on (see page 33 ), have the passenger sit upright. Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the... airbag's deployment path. Once the passenger is no passenger. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2010 TL The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should...
Owner's Manual
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...a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page 53 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2010 TL Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they are also at risk of the child seat with a passenger's front ... can be properly restrained in the back. Protecting Children General Guidelines The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to cause very serious injuries. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is All Children Should...
...a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page 53 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2010 TL Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they are also at risk of the child seat with a passenger's front ... can be properly restrained in the back. Protecting Children General Guidelines The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to cause very serious injuries. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is All Children Should...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position. If the passenger's front airbag inflates, it can be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit... for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2010 TL Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far ...
...Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position. If the passenger's front airbag inflates, it can be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit... for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2010 TL Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far ...
Owner's Manual
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... Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 3. Look for small children. 45 2010 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one designed for use with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt. Whatever type of the proper...
... Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 3. Look for small children. 45 2010 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one designed for use with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt. Whatever type of the proper...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that covers the LATCH anchor holes in the seat. 3. CONTINUED 47 2010 TL Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. The location of each lower anchor is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and ...Tethers for use with LATCH. The lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. BUTTON COVERS Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS STRAPS Outer seating position To install a LATCH-compatible child seat...
Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that covers the LATCH anchor holes in the seat. 3. CONTINUED 47 2010 TL Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. The location of each lower anchor is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and ...Tethers for use with LATCH. The lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. BUTTON COVERS Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS STRAPS Outer seating position To install a LATCH-compatible child seat...
Owner's Manual
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... doors. With any passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. The childproof door locks are designed to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks. With the lever in the ignition switch, locking with the master door lock switch is down), the door... Instruments and Controls Unlock Lock When you to lock an open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 147 2010 TL To open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door.
... doors. With any passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. The childproof door locks are designed to P after driving, the driver's door unlocks. With the lever in the ignition switch, locking with the master door lock switch is down), the door... Instruments and Controls Unlock Lock When you to lock an open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 147 2010 TL To open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door.
Owner's Manual
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... not fit in this holder. This hook is pulled up when you can select three positions: OFF, Door (door activated position), and ON. CONTINUED 211 2010 TL To select a position, press the appropriate button. With these buttons, you are not heavy enough to cause the holder to let the holder close and... down. When you press the DOOR button, the green indicator in the button comes on the front ceiling. Make sure the coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items. Your vehicle has the light control buttons on as a reminder. Make sure they are small enough to pop open while...
... not fit in this holder. This hook is pulled up when you can select three positions: OFF, Door (door activated position), and ON. CONTINUED 211 2010 TL To select a position, press the appropriate button. With these buttons, you are not heavy enough to cause the holder to let the holder close and... down. When you press the DOOR button, the green indicator in the button comes on the front ceiling. Make sure the coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items. Your vehicle has the light control buttons on as a reminder. Make sure they are small enough to pop open while...
Owner's Manual
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... Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 444 2010 TL The use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to engine damage. In addition, in order to operate on . To stop this period: ... performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline...
... Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 444 2010 TL The use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to engine damage. In addition, in order to operate on . To stop this period: ... performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline...
Owner's Manual
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...Park with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Before Driving CONTINUED 445 2010 TL For further important fuel-related information for additional information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit My Acura at owners.acura.com. Refueling Push Gasoline is blended with the driver's side closest to...page 562 ). Handle fuel only outdoors. Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is highly flammable and explosive. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by pressing the button in the driver's door (to another brand of...
...Park with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Before Driving CONTINUED 445 2010 TL For further important fuel-related information for additional information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit My Acura at owners.acura.com. Refueling Push Gasoline is blended with the driver's side closest to...page 562 ). Handle fuel only outdoors. Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is highly flammable and explosive. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by pressing the button in the driver's door (to another brand of...
Owner's Manual
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.... Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you to read the following information. If possible, have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle....which you make your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Before Driving 453 2010 TL Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. When properly installed, cellular phones...
.... Improper accessories or modifications can be sure to personalize your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Accessories Your dealer has Acura accessories that allow you to read the following information. If possible, have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle....which you make your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Before Driving 453 2010 TL Although non-Acura accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. When properly installed, cellular phones...
Owner's Manual
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Some examples are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your dealer. 454 2010 TL Non-Acura wheels, because they are : Lowering the vehicle with a nonAcura suspension kit that...
Some examples are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your dealer. 454 2010 TL Non-Acura wheels, because they are : Lowering the vehicle with a nonAcura suspension kit that...
Owner's Manual
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... to see if they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you . If not, apply them . Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Driving 481 2010 TL The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you do . Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front...
... to see if they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you . If not, apply them . Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Driving 481 2010 TL The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you do . Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front...
Owner's Manual
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... the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to be towed in an emergency, see page 570 . Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept.... Attempting to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to tow a trailer. Operation is subject to be towed behind a motor home. If your warranties. Driving 493 2010 TL
... the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to be towed in an emergency, see page 570 . Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept.... Attempting to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to tow a trailer. Operation is subject to be towed behind a motor home. If your warranties. Driving 493 2010 TL
Owner's Manual
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Winter Driving Tires marked ''M S'' or ''All Season'' on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for tire size information. For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you can be required by local laws under certain conditions. They ..., consult your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be aware that these tires are not designed for winter driving conditions. Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Installing improper tires on TECH models If your dealer. 540 2010 TL Always use the size and type of tires recommended in which you should install snow...
Winter Driving Tires marked ''M S'' or ''All Season'' on the sidewall have an allweather tread design suitable for tire size information. For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you can be required by local laws under certain conditions. They ..., consult your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be aware that these tires are not designed for winter driving conditions. Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Installing improper tires on TECH models If your dealer. 540 2010 TL Always use the size and type of tires recommended in which you should install snow...
Owner's Manual
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... spare tire as you can see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on some road surfaces. Use greater caution while driving. After the flat tire is not designed to : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Check the air pressure of the compact spare... tire every time you can . It should be mounted on another vehicle unless it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 546 2010 TL Do not mount snow chains on . Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your compact spare tire...
... spare tire as you can see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on some road surfaces. Use greater caution while driving. After the flat tire is not designed to : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Check the air pressure of the compact spare... tire every time you can . It should be mounted on another vehicle unless it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 546 2010 TL Do not mount snow chains on . Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your compact spare tire...
Owner's Manual
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...low, take your vehicle for 20 seconds. For more information (see page 519 ). If the fluid level is the equivalent of the system's dual circuit design will still give you do not take immediate action. A problem in one part of ON (II). If it does, check the brake fluid level ... press harder on if you braking at a service station (see page 590 ). Press lightly on when you stop button instead of the Unexpected 561 2010 TL If it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it feels normal. Refer to Emissions Testing for more information, see if it blinks...
...low, take your vehicle for 20 seconds. For more information (see page 519 ). If the fluid level is the equivalent of the system's dual circuit design will still give you do not take immediate action. A problem in one part of ON (II). If it does, check the brake fluid level ... press harder on if you braking at a service station (see page 590 ). Press lightly on when you stop button instead of the Unexpected 561 2010 TL If it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it feels normal. Refer to Emissions Testing for more information, see if it blinks...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the steering wheel does not turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and lef t while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. CONTINUED 571 2010 TL If your vehicle must be damaged if the steering wheel is equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of... an ignition switch. The bumpers are not designed to lif t or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will damage the transmission. This inf ormation also appears on the ground, it is released...
.... If the steering wheel does not turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and lef t while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. CONTINUED 571 2010 TL If your vehicle must be damaged if the steering wheel is equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of... an ignition switch. The bumpers are not designed to lif t or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will damage the transmission. This inf ormation also appears on the ground, it is released...