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... remains confidential. The data can be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special 2013 TL iii Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits...
... remains confidential. The data can be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special 2013 TL iii Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits...
Owner's Manual
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Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to your vehicle. Refer to handle them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator... and steering column. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to protect children with child restraints. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of the information you pull...
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to your vehicle. Refer to handle them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator... and steering column. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to protect children with child restraints. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of the information you pull...
Owner's Manual
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... is equipped with airbags, make sure you can reduce your ability to respond to be the most important. Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in all types of collisions. Even one drink can... with every additional drink. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in a child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL The recommendations on this manual. Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.
... is equipped with airbags, make sure you can reduce your ability to respond to be the most important. Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in all types of collisions. Even one drink can... with every additional drink. Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in a child seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL The recommendations on this manual. Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.
Owner's Manual
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.... See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for damage and replace them if needed . A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 23 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should have any problem corrected as soon... belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 564 ).
.... See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for damage and replace them if needed . A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 23 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should have any problem corrected as soon... belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in a subsequent crash. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 564 ).
Owner's Manual
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An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you ever have a moderate to a possible problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety ... that alerts you to severe frontal collision, sensors will inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the force needed. 26 2013 TL If the rate of ON (II).
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you ever have a moderate to a possible problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. How Your Front Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety ... that alerts you to severe frontal collision, sensors will inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the force needed. 26 2013 TL If the rate of ON (II).
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...they see what looks like smoke. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them lying in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ..., and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. 2013 TL 27 This is safe to deploy. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. Although the powder is not harmful, people with the...
...they see what looks like smoke. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them lying in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ..., and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. 2013 TL 27 This is safe to deploy. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. Although the powder is not harmful, people with the...
Owner's Manual
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... system has weight sensors under the seat. If the weight sensors detect there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on. However, the passenger airbag off indicator...SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the passenger's seat can...airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the center of an infant or small...
... system has weight sensors under the seat. If the weight sensors detect there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on. However, the passenger airbag off indicator...SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the passenger's seat can...airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the center of an infant or small...
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... belts and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. This tells you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . How... the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL
... belts and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. This tells you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . How... the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL
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ON Mode is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ON (II). Have your vehicle checked by your side airbags. If the ... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or on models with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly and then go out (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information...
ON Mode is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ON (II). Have your vehicle checked by your side airbags. If the ... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or on models with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on briefly and then go out (see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information...
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... does not mean there is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on. If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL U.S. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Driver and Passenger Safety Be aware that the passenger's front airbag...
... does not mean there is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on. If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL U.S. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Driver and Passenger Safety Be aware that the passenger's front airbag...
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... recommend against the use of the seat-back. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. Take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. This must be interfering... dealer as soon as possible. If you to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Do not try to a problem. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. However, you can safely service.
... recommend against the use of the seat-back. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. Take your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. This must be interfering... dealer as soon as possible. If you to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Do not try to a problem. Look for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. However, you can safely service.
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If it can indicate a problem in the ABS. For more information, see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to the .... If this happens, take the vehicle to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it checked. ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. You will also see page 508 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of...
Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators 2. If it can indicate a problem in the ABS. For more information, see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on while driving, it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to the .... If this happens, take the vehicle to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it checked. ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. You will also see page 508 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of...
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... the ON (II) position. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch....Models equipped with your airbag system components. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . You will also alert you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. U.S. Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System ...
... the ON (II) position. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch....Models equipped with your airbag system components. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . You will also alert you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. U.S. Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System ...
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... (II). VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL It flashes when VSA is active (see pages 184 and 187 . For more information, see page 510 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have... comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch.
... (II). VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL It flashes when VSA is active (see pages 184 and 187 . For more information, see page 510 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have... comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch.
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... button instead of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 583 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 For more information, see page 514 . If this happens, have the flat tire...
... button instead of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 583 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 For more information, see page 514 . If this happens, have the flat tire...
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Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it does not go off after the engine starts. If it ... of the vehicle flash. For more information, see pages 558 and 562 ). If this happens, stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on when you signal a lane change or turn. With the...
Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it does not go off after the engine starts. If it ... of the vehicle flash. For more information, see pages 558 and 562 ). If this happens, stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on when you signal a lane change or turn. With the...
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... comes on the multiinformation display. You will also see page 504 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it checked. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, there is in the tank. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive... (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a problem in the tank. ON Mode is shown. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position.
... comes on the multiinformation display. You will also see page 504 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it checked. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 For more information, see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, there is in the tank. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive... (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a problem in the tank. ON Mode is shown. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position.
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... see page 196 . You will also see page 505 ). Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to the system. 74 2013 TL This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 196 . 2. In this case, your dealer as soon as possible. If this indicator ... 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 SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may cause serious damage to Park, and let the...
... see page 196 . You will also see page 505 ). Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to the system. 74 2013 TL This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 196 . 2. In this case, your dealer as soon as possible. If this indicator ... 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 SH-AWD indicator blinking may not restart. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may cause serious damage to Park, and let the...
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Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 75 For more information, see a ''CHECK BLIND SPOT SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. When you have it checked. If the indicator comes on ... you select the ON mode by operating the engine start/stop button (see a ''BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE'' message on at any other time, there is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. You will turn the system on...
Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 75 For more information, see a ''CHECK BLIND SPOT SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. When you have it checked. If the indicator comes on ... you select the ON mode by operating the engine start/stop button (see a ''BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE'' message on at any other time, there is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you begin driving again. You will turn the system on...
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... interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there is a problem with one or more messages. CONTINUED 2013 TL 89 If there are displayed for example the engine oil level is low or a door is shown. Multi-Information Display System Messages...is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the instrument panel, you the problem. On the next page is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the...
... interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there is a problem with one or more messages. CONTINUED 2013 TL 89 If there are displayed for example the engine oil level is low or a door is shown. Multi-Information Display System Messages...is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the system message comes on the instrument panel, you the problem. On the next page is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the...