Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 2013 TL 63 Instrument Panel SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, P.596) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, P. 595) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P....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 Canadian models are noted in the text. 2013 TL 63 Instrument Panel SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, P.596) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, P. 595) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P....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. ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. It flashes when VSA is the equivalent of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL If it checked. If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist, the vehicle will also see page 510 . This indicator normally comes on.... You will roll downhill immediately when you release the brake on an incline. : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. This indicator has two functions: 1. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not be working. For ...
...engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. It flashes when VSA is the equivalent of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL If it checked. If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist, the vehicle will also see page 510 . This indicator normally comes on.... You will roll downhill immediately when you release the brake on an incline. : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. This indicator has two functions: 1. Take your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not be working. For ...
Owner's Manual
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...instead of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 LOW FUEL INDICATOR U.S. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator When the indicator comes on SH-AWD models, and 2.8 U.S. You will also see page 505 ...on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. When the needle reaches E, there is in the SH-AWD system. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a very small amount of ON (II). This indicator normally comes on at any ...
...instead of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 LOW FUEL INDICATOR U.S. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator When the indicator comes on SH-AWD models, and 2.8 U.S. You will also see page 505 ...on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. When the needle reaches E, there is in the SH-AWD system. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator On SH-AWD models This indicator is a very small amount of ON (II). This indicator normally comes on at any ...
Owner's Manual
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... mode with the keyless starting system. For more information, see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you can continue to drive safely, take the vehicle to the system. 74 2013 TL If this indicator comes on along with a ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM''... message on the multi-information display, there is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to your vehicle may not restart....
... mode with the keyless starting system. For more information, see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH'' message on for a few seconds when you can continue to drive safely, take the vehicle to the system. 74 2013 TL If this indicator comes on along with a ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM''... message on the multi-information display, there is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to your vehicle may not restart....
Owner's Manual
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U.S. model is activated. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 84) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 87) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 87) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 2 : SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 2013 TL 81
U.S. model is activated. Multi-Information Display Trip Computer (See page 84) Instruments and Controls HFL 1 (See page 88) Customized Settings (See page 94) Tire Pressure for Each Tire (See page 87) SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (See page 87) 2 : Press the INFO button ( / ). 1 : On models without navigation system only This display will be shown when the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is shown. 2 : SH-AWD models only CONTINUED 2013 TL 81
Owner's Manual
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Example: Technology Package is shown. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. model is shown. Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. If one or more information, see page 515 . For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. Canada SH-AWD Torque DistributionMonitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is being delivered to the correct pressure. U.S. You can see page 504 . 2013 TL 87 This monitor shows how much torque is shown.
Example: Technology Package is shown. For more tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. model is shown. Multi-Information Display Tire Pressure Monitor U.S. If one or more information, see page 515 . For more information, see the pressure of each wheel. Canada SH-AWD Torque DistributionMonitor SH-AWD models only Instruments and Controls Example: Technology Package is being delivered to the correct pressure. U.S. You can see page 504 . 2013 TL 87 This monitor shows how much torque is shown.
Owner's Manual
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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 2013 TL See page 596 See page 212 See page 597 Canada See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. Multi-Information Display See page 12 Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada U.S.
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 2013 TL See page 596 See page 212 See page 597 Canada See page 20 See page 20 See page 33 U.S. Multi-Information Display See page 12 Instruments and Controls U.S. Canada U.S.
Owner's Manual
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See page 517 See page 77 See page 70 Instruments and Controls See pages 75 and 526 See pages 75 and 526 See page 73 See page 505 SH-AWD model only Canada See page 515 See page 142 See page 516 See page 516 On models without keyless access system See page 488 On models with keyless access system U.S. Multi-Information Display See page 577 U.S. model shown See page 490 A/T model See page 517 See page 494 See page 505 SH-AWD model only CONTINUED 2013 TL 91 model shown U.S.
See page 517 See page 77 See page 70 Instruments and Controls See pages 75 and 526 See pages 75 and 526 See page 73 See page 505 SH-AWD model only Canada See page 515 See page 142 See page 516 See page 516 On models without keyless access system See page 488 On models with keyless access system U.S. Multi-Information Display See page 577 U.S. model shown See page 490 A/T model See page 517 See page 494 See page 505 SH-AWD model only CONTINUED 2013 TL 91 model shown U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... headlight washers use this button. Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be activated under certain conditions. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the first time you activate the windshield washer with the keyless access system have... washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. For more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 138 2013 TL ON Mode is in the next column.
... headlight washers use this button. Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be activated under certain conditions. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the first time you activate the windshield washer with the keyless access system have... washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. For more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 138 2013 TL ON Mode is in the next column.
Owner's Manual
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... side of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. : Models equipped with seat heaters. This will keep the seat warm. 202 2013 TL Because of the switch. Seat Heaters Passenger's Seat The ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. For more information, see pages...cutoff system, there is the equivalent of an ignition switch. 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...
... side of the switch, HI, to use the heaters. : Models equipped with seat heaters. This will keep the seat warm. 202 2013 TL Because of the switch. Seat Heaters Passenger's Seat The ignition switch must be in the passenger's seat-back. For more information, see pages...cutoff system, there is the equivalent of an ignition switch. 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...
Owner's Manual
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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. When you press the seat heater button once, the heater ... keep the seat warm. All indicators off . 204 2013 TL To shut down the heater, press the seat heater button until the indicators go off . 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...
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. When you press the seat heater button once, the heater ... keep the seat warm. All indicators off . 204 2013 TL To shut down the heater, press the seat heater button until the indicators go off . 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...
Owner's Manual
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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 (ESC), system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and... (Models with 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 Control (...
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 (ESC), system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and... (Models with 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 Control (...
Owner's Manual
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...(RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 504 2013 TL This is shown. The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to the wheels. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all wheels independently, ...according to each wheel. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as a bar graph...
...(RR), and left rear (LR) has its own torque indicator. 504 2013 TL This is shown. The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and to the wheels. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all wheels independently, ...according to each wheel. The monitor will show the amount if the system senses any change in torque distribution. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving, such as a bar graph...
Owner's Manual
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... is safe, park the vehicle and shift to the side of SH-AWD. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 2013 TL 505 If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle ...checked by a dealer as soon as possible. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to blink while driving,...
... is safe, park the vehicle and shift to the side of SH-AWD. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD system. 2013 TL 505 If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle ...checked by a dealer as soon as possible. You will also see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. Have your vehicle to a dealer to blink while driving,...
Owner's Manual
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... the road when it is a problem with keyless access system With the VSA system indicator on loose or slippery road surfaces. On models with SH-AWD If there is safe, and turn off , the VSA OFF indicator comes on the multi-information display. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator...braking and cornering ability, but it will also see the VSA system indicator blink. It does this indicator comes on page 192 . 510 2013 TL The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your responsibility to drive and corner at other ...
... the road when it is a problem with keyless access system With the VSA system indicator on loose or slippery road surfaces. On models with SH-AWD If there is safe, and turn off , the VSA OFF indicator comes on the multi-information display. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator...braking and cornering ability, but it will also see the VSA system indicator blink. It does this indicator comes on page 192 . 510 2013 TL The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your responsibility to drive and corner at other ...
Owner's Manual
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... Start Assist On models with varying tire or wheel sizes may be sure to malfunction. Driving 512 2013 TL Gently apply the accelerator pedal as you drove the vehicle. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with SH-AWD Your vehicle is also off , the traction control system is equipped with a hill start the engine, even...
... Start Assist On models with varying tire or wheel sizes may be sure to malfunction. Driving 512 2013 TL Gently apply the accelerator pedal as you drove the vehicle. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with SH-AWD Your vehicle is also off , the traction control system is equipped with a hill start the engine, even...
Owner's Manual
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... in higher level of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2013 TL Maintenance MinderTM 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...
... in higher level of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 2 : SH-AWD only 540 2013 TL Maintenance MinderTM 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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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. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it ... or transmission performance and durability. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Unless you have this service. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2013 TL You must follow the oil and filter change the oil and filter according to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. The oil and filter...
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. Additives may use a synthetic motor oil if it ... or transmission performance and durability. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Unless you have this service. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2013 TL You must follow the oil and filter change the oil and filter according to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. The oil and filter...
Owner's Manual
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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 TechnologyPackage models Tire Size Cold Tire ...94V P245/45R18 96V 570 2013 TL For additional technical information, see page 619 . 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 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Advance Package and ...
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 TechnologyPackage models Tire Size Cold Tire ...94V P245/45R18 96V 570 2013 TL For additional technical information, see page 619 . 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 kgf/cm ) SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Advance Package and ...
Owner's Manual
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... ) Tire pressure for normal driving. P245/45R18 96V CONTINUED 2013 TL 571 If you ever drive in the side of the tire. Replace the tire if you find either of the tire. TL with Advance Package, Canadian Elite Package, SH-AWD, and SH-AWD with Technology Package models SH-AWD with Technology Package models Maintenance For speeds over 99...
... ) Tire pressure for normal driving. P245/45R18 96V CONTINUED 2013 TL 571 If you ever drive in the side of the tire. Replace the tire if you find either of the tire. TL with Advance Package, Canadian Elite Package, SH-AWD, and SH-AWD with Technology Package models SH-AWD with Technology Package models Maintenance For speeds over 99...