Owner's Manual
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Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from the battery and all fuel-related parts. However, we cannot warn you can arise in performing ... hurt or killed. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. 530 2012 TL Only you can cause you should be seriously hurt or killed. To clean parts, use a commercially available ... is adequate ventilation whenever you have the tools and skills required. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can decide whether or not you to do so.
Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from the battery and all fuel-related parts. However, we cannot warn you can arise in performing ... hurt or killed. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. 530 2012 TL Only you can cause you should be seriously hurt or killed. To clean parts, use a commercially available ... is adequate ventilation whenever you have the tools and skills required. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can decide whether or not you to do so.
Owner's Manual
Page 544
...changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2,... or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2012 TL Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter ... and line (including ABS/VSA) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element ...
...changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2,... or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2012 TL Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter ... and line (including ABS/VSA) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element ...
Owner's Manual
Page 547
...fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature CONTINUED 543 2012 TL you do not spill. It is highly recommended that it securely. Spilled oil could damage the engine. Always use Acura Motor Oil in the engine compartment. Pour in the oil slowly and...vehicle for yearround protection of the valve cover. Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Oil is a major contributor to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Clean up any spills immediately. Do not fill above the upper mark;
...fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature CONTINUED 543 2012 TL you do not spill. It is highly recommended that it securely. Spilled oil could damage the engine. Always use Acura Motor Oil in the engine compartment. Pour in the oil slowly and...vehicle for yearround protection of the valve cover. Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Oil is a major contributor to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Clean up any spills immediately. Do not fill above the upper mark;
Owner's Manual
Page 548
... vehicle to the maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2012 TL Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Unless...a skilled technician. 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... and fuel economy. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it is formulated for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it meets the same requirements given...
... vehicle to the maintenance messages shown on the multiinformation display. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2012 TL Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Unless...a skilled technician. 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... and fuel economy. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it is formulated for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it meets the same requirements given...
Owner's Manual
Page 582
... rag so they do to get your vehicle back on the road. The next time you set to the ON mode, the system will require you will also disable itself . On models with the door and trunk seals. Maintenance The navigation system will see ''ENTER CODE'' in reverse...several things you need to enter the code (see page 391 . Fill the fuel tank. Put the transmission in the frequency display. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the navigation system manual. 578 2012 TL Disconnect the battery. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that...
... rag so they do to get your vehicle back on the road. The next time you set to the ON mode, the system will require you will also disable itself . On models with the door and trunk seals. Maintenance The navigation system will see ''ENTER CODE'' in reverse...several things you need to enter the code (see page 391 . Fill the fuel tank. Put the transmission in the frequency display. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the navigation system manual. 578 2012 TL Disconnect the battery. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that...
Owner's Manual
Page 625
...when one or more of your tires is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under -inflated. Required Federal Explanation Driving on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for ...inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Technical Information CONTINUED 621 2012 TL Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...
...when one or more of your tires is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under -inflated. Required Federal Explanation Driving on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for ...inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Technical Information CONTINUED 621 2012 TL Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...
Owner's Manual
Page 627
... engine's crankcase from going into the engine and burned during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. Crankcase Emissions Control System Your ...to form photochemical ''smog.'' Carbon monoxide does not contribute to the environment. In Canada, Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in your vehicle's engine produces several byproducts. This keeps gasses that automobile ... from the crankcase back to the Technical Information 623 2012 TL
... engine's crankcase from going into the engine and burned during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. Crankcase Emissions Control System Your ...to form photochemical ''smog.'' Carbon monoxide does not contribute to the environment. In Canada, Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in your vehicle's engine produces several byproducts. This keeps gasses that automobile ... from the crankcase back to the Technical Information 623 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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......9, 26 Heaters ...202, 204 Ventilation ...204 Fuel ...468 Fill Door and Cap...470 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...73 Octane Requirement ...468 Oxygenated ...469 Tank, Filling the...470 Fuel Economy ...476 Fuses, Checking the ...600 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...77 Fuel ...76 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...494 Manual...407, 424 Hazard Warning Flashers...145 Hard Disc Drive (HDD), Playing...320 G Gas Mileage, Improving...476 Gasoline ...468 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...73 Octane Requirement ...468 Tank, Refueling ...470 Gas Station Procedures...470 IV 2012 TL
......9, 26 Heaters ...202, 204 Ventilation ...204 Fuel ...468 Fill Door and Cap...470 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...73 Octane Requirement ...468 Oxygenated ...469 Tank, Filling the...470 Fuel Economy ...476 Fuses, Checking the ...600 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...77 Fuel ...76 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...494 Manual...407, 424 Hazard Warning Flashers...145 Hard Disc Drive (HDD), Playing...320 G Gas Mileage, Improving...476 Gasoline ...468 Gauge ...76 Low Fuel Indicator ...73 Octane Requirement ...468 Tank, Refueling ...470 Gas Station Procedures...470 IV 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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...Q R S T U V W X Y Z Normal Shift Speeds ...492, 503 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...612 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...468 Odometer ...82 Oil Change, How to ...544 Change, When to ...531 Checking Engine ...474 Pressure Indicator ...64, 595 Selecting Proper...Range ...174 Outside Mirrors ...168 Outside Temperature ...85 Overheating, Engine ...593 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...539 Oxygenated Fuels...469 P Paddle Shifters ...499 Panel Brightness Control ...143 Park Gear Position...495 Parking ...506 Parking Brake ...145 Reclining the Seat Backs ...161 VII 2012 TL
...Q R S T U V W X Y Z Normal Shift Speeds ...492, 503 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...612 O Octane Requirement, Gasoline ...468 Odometer ...82 Oil Change, How to ...544 Change, When to ...531 Checking Engine ...474 Pressure Indicator ...64, 595 Selecting Proper...Range ...174 Outside Mirrors ...168 Outside Temperature ...85 Overheating, Engine ...593 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...539 Oxygenated Fuels...469 P Paddle Shifters ...499 Panel Brightness Control ...143 Park Gear Position...495 Parking ...506 Parking Brake ...145 Reclining the Seat Backs ...161 VII 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 646
... Temperature, Inside Sensor ...234 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Theft Protection, Radio...390 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...625 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...471 Tilt the Steering Wheel...146 Time, Setting the ...391 Tire Chains ...575 Tire, How to ... Information ...617 Tire Labeling ...619 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...514 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...69, 514 Pressure Monitor...515 Required Federal Explanation...621 TPMS System Failure ...517 IX 2012 TL INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SRS, Additional Information...24 ...
... Temperature, Inside Sensor ...234 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Theft Protection, Radio...390 Three Way Catalytic Converter ...625 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...471 Tilt the Steering Wheel...146 Time, Setting the ...391 Tire Chains ...575 Tire, How to ... Information ...617 Tire Labeling ...619 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...514 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...69, 514 Pressure Monitor...515 Required Federal Explanation...621 TPMS System Failure ...517 IX 2012 TL INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SRS, Additional Information...24 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 649
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 ) Recommended Engine Oil: 2WD models SH-AWD models Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. SH-AWD models API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 552 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura... Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 550 ). 2012 TL... All models Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura... grade 0W-20 detergent oil (see ''Fuel Recommendations'' on page 468 ). Capacity: SH...
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 ) Recommended Engine Oil: 2WD models SH-AWD models Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. SH-AWD models API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 552 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura... Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 550 ). 2012 TL... All models Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura... grade 0W-20 detergent oil (see ''Fuel Recommendations'' on page 468 ). Capacity: SH...