Owner's Manual
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...Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First) (11) Occupant Detection System (ODS) Sensors (12) ...Front Passenger's Weight Sensors Control Unit/ ODS Sensors Control Unit (13) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (14) Side Curtain Airbags (15) Supplemental Restraint System ...
...Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First) (11) Occupant Detection System (ODS) Sensors (12) ...Front Passenger's Weight Sensors Control Unit/ ODS Sensors Control Unit (13) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (14) Side Curtain Airbags (15) Supplemental Restraint System ...
Owner's Manual
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... or side impact. CONTINUED Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 31 ). Sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger's seat. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 25 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seat from the front airbag...
... or side impact. CONTINUED Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 31 ). Sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger's seat. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 25 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seat from the front airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... detect there is no passenger in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the impact. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity ...the normal manner regardless of the dashboard comes on (see page 34 ). The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is ...
... detect there is no passenger in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the impact. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity ...the normal manner regardless of the dashboard comes on (see page 34 ). The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is ...
Owner's Manual
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...-back pocket. If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the back of the seat. Driver and Passenger Safety Back seat passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front... 565 ). If it . Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 30 2013 TL
...-back pocket. If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the back of the seat. Driver and Passenger Safety Back seat passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front... 565 ). If it . Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 30 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
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However, the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on . If... Driver and Passenger Safety Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front seat, the airbag will not come on... as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off .
However, the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on . If... Driver and Passenger Safety Be aware that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front seat, the airbag will not come on... as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off .
Owner's Manual
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... dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Take your vehicle ...passenger and no parts you to remove or replace any airbag by a dealer as soon as possible. This must be replaced along with the weight sensors. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. If your vehicle has a ...
... dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Take your vehicle ...passenger and no parts you to remove or replace any airbag by a dealer as soon as possible. This must be replaced along with the weight sensors. Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. If your vehicle has a ...
Owner's Manual
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...belts provide the best protection. In the US, call 800-382-2238, and in Canada, call 888-9-ACURA-9. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to liquid. If it can prevent the... side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2013 TL This could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client...
...belts provide the best protection. In the US, call 800-382-2238, and in Canada, call 888-9-ACURA-9. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to liquid. If it can prevent the... side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2013 TL This could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client...
Owner's Manual
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... properly restrained in a forward-facing position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants...-back in the rearfacing, reclining mode. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2013 TL
... properly restrained in a forward-facing position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants...-back in the rearfacing, reclining mode. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be used: a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 42 2013 TL
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...recommend that a small child use of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to age two, if the child's height CONTINUED 2013 TL 43 Know the requirements where you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. ...Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Child Seat Type ...
...recommend that a small child use of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to age two, if the child's height CONTINUED 2013 TL 43 Know the requirements where you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. ...Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rear-facing seat. Child Seat Type ...
Owner's Manual
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... can be secured with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can only be installed using the seat belt. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 45 The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Both are... equally easy to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCHcompatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. Proper installation is key to ...
... can be secured with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can only be installed using the seat belt. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 45 The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Both are... equally easy to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCHcompatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. Proper installation is key to ...
Owner's Manual
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... pull the shoulder part of the seat while pulling up to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If you will not be able to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the belt all the way out until it out. If the child seat is not.... After confirming that the belt is secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that it to repeat these steps. 50 2013 TL Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on it. If the...
... pull the shoulder part of the seat while pulling up to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If you will not be able to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the belt all the way out until it out. If the child seat is not.... After confirming that the belt is secure enough to remove any slack from side-to-side to verify that it to repeat these steps. 50 2013 TL Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on it. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly. Does the child sit all the way back against the seat? 2. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 53 Checking Seat Belt Fit Allowing a child age 12 or under to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? Do the child... the passenger's front airbag inflates. The following pages give instructions on the seat belt, then ask yourself: 1. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front.
... sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly. Does the child sit all the way back against the seat? 2. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 53 Checking Seat Belt Fit Allowing a child age 12 or under to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of the seat? Do the child... the passenger's front airbag inflates. The following pages give instructions on the seat belt, then ask yourself: 1. Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front.
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... territories where you answer yes to all these questions, the child is wearing the seat belt properly. 54 2013 TL Will the child be able to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). If you intend to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. Be sure to...
... territories where you answer yes to all these questions, the child is wearing the seat belt properly. 54 2013 TL Will the child be able to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). If you intend to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. Be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Reduce your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Keep your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can... ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 539 ). 2013 TL 477 Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your fuel economy by up ) ...
.... Reduce your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Keep your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can... ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 539 ). 2013 TL 477 Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your fuel economy by up ) ...
Owner's Manual
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... figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. Steps for your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of ...385 kg). and there will be riding in which you are towing a trailer. 482 2013 TL Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on the vehicle....
... figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. Steps for your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of ...385 kg). and there will be riding in which you are towing a trailer. 482 2013 TL Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on the vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... 850 lbs (385 kg) Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs (68 kg x 4 = 272 kg) Cargo Weight 250 lbs (113 kg) Example 3 Max Load 850 lbs (385 kg) Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight 100 lbs (45 kg) CONTINUED 2013 TL 483 Carrying Cargo In addition, the... total weight of the trunk panel. Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment Store or secure all ...
... 850 lbs (385 kg) Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs (68 kg x 4 = 272 kg) Cargo Weight 250 lbs (113 kg) Example 3 Max Load 850 lbs (385 kg) Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight 100 lbs (45 kg) CONTINUED 2013 TL 483 Carrying Cargo In addition, the... total weight of the trunk panel. Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment Store or secure all ...
Owner's Manual
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...weight is provided on top of your vehicle to your engine's performance and longevity. Clean up any spills immediately. Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level (see page 474 ). you use a premium-grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature CONTINUED 2013 TL... it securely. Maintenance ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the container's label. 2WD models: Acura Motor Oil is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle for yearround protection of the valve cover. Do not fill above the...
...weight is provided on top of your vehicle to your engine's performance and longevity. Clean up any spills immediately. Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level (see page 474 ). you use a premium-grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature CONTINUED 2013 TL... it securely. Maintenance ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the container's label. 2WD models: Acura Motor Oil is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle for yearround protection of the valve cover. Do not fill above the...
Owner's Manual
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... should be raised on the multiinformation display. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2013 TL 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. Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance...
... should be raised on the multiinformation display. Maintenance Ambient Temperature 544 2013 TL 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. Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance...
Owner's Manual
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... floor mats from sliding forward (possibly interfering with your vehicle. Do not put it back in your vehicle hook over the floor mat anchors. Maintenance 2013 TL 565 If not, the floor mat will interfere with the seat operation and make sure they can be used with the floor mat anchors. The... ineffective). If you remove a floor mat, make sure to re-anchor it when you use non-Acura floor mats, make the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Floor Mats DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT FLOOR MAT ANCHORS REAR PASSENGER'S FLOOR MAT FLOOR MAT ANCHOR Unlock Unlock Lock Lock Make sure the ...
... floor mats from sliding forward (possibly interfering with your vehicle. Do not put it back in your vehicle hook over the floor mat anchors. Maintenance 2013 TL 565 If not, the floor mat will interfere with the seat operation and make sure they can be used with the floor mat anchors. The... ineffective). If you remove a floor mat, make sure to re-anchor it when you use non-Acura floor mats, make the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Floor Mats DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT FLOOR MAT ANCHORS REAR PASSENGER'S FLOOR MAT FLOOR MAT ANCHOR Unlock Unlock Lock Lock Make sure the ...
Owner's Manual
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... tire's sidewall). When the tires are rotated, make sure they are rotated. This increases riding comfort and tire life. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. Move the tires to decrease tire wear. If you have new tires installed, make sure the air pressures are checked...with the vehicle. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of each time they are balanced. CONTINUED 2013 TL 573 Tires Tire Maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to the positions shown in the illustration each wheel....
... tire's sidewall). When the tires are rotated, make sure they are rotated. This increases riding comfort and tire life. Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing. Move the tires to decrease tire wear. If you have new tires installed, make sure the air pressures are checked...with the vehicle. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of each time they are balanced. CONTINUED 2013 TL 573 Tires Tire Maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to the positions shown in the illustration each wheel....