Owner's Manual
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...) 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. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the...
...) 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. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the...
Owner's Manual
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... when you release the brake on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator normally comes on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see page 510 ). 2. For more information, see page 510 . ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II), ... vehicle will not be working. For more information, see page 510 . VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on an incline. Instruments and Controls 68 2012 TL : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on for a few seconds when you have it comes on and stays on at any other...
... when you release the brake on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator normally comes on SH-AWD models only) system. For more information, see page 510 ). 2. For more information, see page 510 . ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II), ... vehicle will not be working. For more information, see page 510 . VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on an incline. Instruments and Controls 68 2012 TL : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on for a few seconds when you have it comes on and stays on at any other...
Owner's Manual
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...you turn the ignition switch to have an engine start/stop button instead of fuel remaining in the SH-AWD system. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator When the indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page ...505 ). When the needle reaches E, there is a problem in the tank. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on , there are about 2.5 U.S. For more information, see page 504 . model is the equivalent of ... switch. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 73 2012 TL It comes on the multiinformation display. ON Mode is shown.
...you turn the ignition switch to have an engine start/stop button instead of fuel remaining in the SH-AWD system. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator When the indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page ...505 ). When the needle reaches E, there is a problem in the tank. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on , there are about 2.5 U.S. For more information, see page 504 . model is the equivalent of ... switch. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 73 2012 TL It comes on the multiinformation display. ON Mode is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... side of the road when it indicates that there is a problem with the system. Instruments and Controls Continuing to the system. 74 2012 TL HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you can continue to drive safely, take the vehicle to your vehicle may cause serious ...195 ). Keyless Access System Indicator On models with keyless access system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, the differential temperature is a problem with the keyless starting system. For ...
... side of the road when it indicates that there is a problem with the system. Instruments and Controls Continuing to the system. 74 2012 TL HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you can continue to drive safely, take the vehicle to your vehicle may cause serious ...195 ). Keyless Access System Indicator On models with keyless access system This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while driving, the differential temperature is a problem with the keyless starting system. For ...
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 83) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 86) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1: On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. model is activated. 2: S H-AW D m odels only U.S. CONTINUED 81 2012 TL
Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 83) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 86) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 86) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1: On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. model is activated. 2: S H-AW D m odels only U.S. CONTINUED 81 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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model is shown. For more information, see page 504 . 86 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. Example: Technology Package is shown. U.S. Canada SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is being delivered to the correct pressure. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. You can see page 515 . For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor.
model is shown. For more information, see page 504 . 86 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. Example: Technology Package is shown. U.S. Canada SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is being delivered to the correct pressure. This monitor shows how much torque is shown. You can see page 515 . For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor.
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Canada U.S. See page 596 See page 212 See page 597 Canada See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. See page 595 See page 553 See page 508 See page 510 See page 598 See page 510 SH-AWD model only Canada See page 33 Canada 90 2012 TL Multi-Information Display See page 12 Instruments and Controls U.S. U.S.
Canada U.S. See page 596 See page 212 See page 597 Canada See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. See page 595 See page 553 See page 508 See page 510 See page 598 See page 510 SH-AWD model only Canada See page 33 Canada 90 2012 TL Multi-Information Display See page 12 Instruments and Controls U.S. U.S.
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Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system See page 73 See page 505 SH-AWD model only Canadian models only See page 471 See page 548 See page 196 Instruments and Controls See page 196 See page 151 See page 193 See page 194 See page 505 SH-AWD model only See page 532 See page 533 On models without keyless access system See page 198 See page 534 92 2012 TL
Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system See page 73 See page 505 SH-AWD model only Canadian models only See page 471 See page 548 See page 196 Instruments and Controls See page 196 See page 151 See page 193 See page 194 See page 505 SH-AWD model only See page 532 See page 533 On models without keyless access system See page 198 See page 534 92 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the headlights turned on to the steering wheel column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the windshield washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition... the headlight washer button located next to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 138 2012 TL
... the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the headlights turned on to the steering wheel column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the windshield washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition... the headlight washer button located next to use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 138 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. Instruments and Controls HEATERS Driver's Seat SEAT HEATER SWITCHES TL and TL with Technology Package models SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology Package models Both front seats are equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button... instead of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. This will keep the seat warm. 202 2012 TL : Models equipped with seat ...
... ON (II) position to rapidly heat up the seat. Instruments and Controls HEATERS Driver's Seat SEAT HEATER SWITCHES TL and TL with Technology Package models SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology Package models Both front seats are equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button... instead of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. This will keep the seat warm. 202 2012 TL : Models equipped with seat ...
Owner's Manual
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...or LOW by operating the engine start/stop button (see page 185 ) to HI. There are equipped with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models You must select the ON mode by pressing the seat heater button. MID Two indicators on . Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...OFF All indicators off . LO One indicator on . Instruments and Controls HEATERS Driver's seat INDICATORS SEAT VENTILATION BUTTON TL with Advance Package and Canadian Elite Package models SH-AWD with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. Both front seats are four settings in the seat bottom because of...
...or LOW by operating the engine start/stop button (see page 185 ) to HI. There are equipped with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models You must select the ON mode by pressing the seat heater button. MID Two indicators on . Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...OFF All indicators off . LO One indicator on . Instruments and Controls HEATERS Driver's seat INDICATORS SEAT VENTILATION BUTTON TL with Advance Package and Canadian Elite Package models SH-AWD with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. Both front seats are four settings in the seat bottom because of...
Owner's Manual
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... Keyless Access System) ...489 Manual Transmission...491 Automatic Transmission...494 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...499 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...504 Parking ...506 Braking System...507 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability...BSI) ...519 Towing a Trailer ...528 Towing Your Vehicle ...528 Driving 485 2012 TL Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (...
... Keyless Access System) ...489 Manual Transmission...491 Automatic Transmission...494 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...499 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System ...504 Parking ...506 Braking System...507 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability...BSI) ...519 Towing a Trailer ...528 Towing Your Vehicle ...528 Driving 485 2012 TL Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ), aka electronic stability control (...
Owner's Manual
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... amounts of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the wheels. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If equipped The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is not a system problem. The number of segments represents the amount of torque being sent to the...Each wheel right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), ~~~~~~ and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 504 2012 TL While the SH-AWD system helps to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of safety. The monitor will...
... amounts of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the wheels. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System If equipped The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is not a system problem. The number of segments represents the amount of torque being sent to the...Each wheel right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), ~~~~~~ and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 504 2012 TL While the SH-AWD system helps to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of safety. The monitor will...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If this happens, pull to the side of SH... advantages of the road when it is safe, park the vehicle and shift to have it indicates the differential temperature is a problem with the SH-AWD system. 505 2012 TL Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to blink while driving, it checked.
... your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is too high. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If this happens, pull to the side of SH... advantages of the road when it is safe, park the vehicle and shift to have it indicates the differential temperature is a problem with the SH-AWD system. 505 2012 TL Driving If the SH-AWD indicator begins to blink while driving, it checked.
Owner's Manual
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..., the VSA OFF switch will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' and/or ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on as a reminder. On models with SH-AWD If there is a problem with keyless access system With the VSA system indicator on . Drive cautiously as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Pull to drive and... enhancement. The system also includes a traction control function. Reset the system by selectively applying the brakes. It does this indicator comes on page 192 . 510 2012 TL Driving VSA OFF Indicator When VSA is still your dealer. It is off the engine.
..., the VSA OFF switch will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' and/or ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on as a reminder. On models with SH-AWD If there is a problem with keyless access system With the VSA system indicator on . Drive cautiously as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Pull to drive and... enhancement. The system also includes a traction control function. Reset the system by selectively applying the brakes. It does this indicator comes on page 192 . 510 2012 TL Driving VSA OFF Indicator When VSA is still your dealer. It is off the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... gets stuck in normal driving. When the VSA system is off . Gently apply the accelerator pedal as you are not able to malfunction. Driving 512 2012 TL In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle, be easier to free it when the VSA is either in the correct gear position. The brakes remain... accelerate. We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA and traction control systems switched off , the traction control system is equipped with SH-AWD Your vehicle is also off .
... gets stuck in normal driving. When the VSA system is off . Gently apply the accelerator pedal as you are not able to malfunction. Driving 512 2012 TL In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle, be easier to free it when the VSA is either in the correct gear position. The brakes remain... accelerate. We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA and traction control systems switched off , the traction control system is equipped with SH-AWD Your vehicle is also off .
Owner's Manual
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...) stress to fluid. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2012 TL This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil...
...) stress to fluid. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2012 TL This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... display. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle. Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter SH-AWD models: Acura Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W20 oil is the proper weight. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544...
... display. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle. Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter SH-AWD models: Acura Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W20 oil is the proper weight. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544...
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...619 . P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Rear: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Maintenance TL with Technology Package models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure... Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) P245/40R19 94V P245/45R18 96V 570 2012 TL TL and TL with Technology Package 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 ...
...619 . P245/45R18 96V P245/50R17 98V SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Rear: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) Maintenance TL with Technology Package models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure... Normal Driving Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , Rear: 2.2 kgf/cm ) P245/40R19 94V P245/45R18 96V 570 2012 TL TL and TL with Technology Package 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... heat can see fabric or cord. You should also examine the tires for normal driving. TL with Advance Package, Canadian Elite Package, SH-AWD, and SH-AWD with Technology Package models SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models For speeds over 118 mph or 190 km/h: Tire Size Cold Tire... Technology Package models Maintenance Tire pressure for : Bumps or bulges in the side of the tire. P245/45R18 96V CONTINUED 571 2012 TL Cuts, splits, or cracks in the tread or side of the tire. Excessive tread wear. If you should look for high speed driving is the ...
... heat can see fabric or cord. You should also examine the tires for normal driving. TL with Advance Package, Canadian Elite Package, SH-AWD, and SH-AWD with Technology Package models SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package models For speeds over 118 mph or 190 km/h: Tire Size Cold Tire... Technology Package models Maintenance Tire pressure for : Bumps or bulges in the side of the tire. P245/45R18 96V CONTINUED 571 2012 TL Cuts, splits, or cracks in the tread or side of the tire. Excessive tread wear. If you should look for high speed driving is the ...