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... chemicals known to the State of California to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special 2013 TL iii The data can be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Service Diagnostic Recorders...
... chemicals known to the State of California to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special 2013 TL iii The data can be combined with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. Service Diagnostic Recorders...
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... your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Taking Care of things to handle them ...control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you need to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, ...
... your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Taking Care of things to handle them ...control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you need to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Speed Excessive speed is safe to divert attention away from paying close to the Task of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you from driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and...
... Speed Excessive speed is safe to divert attention away from paying close to the Task of such problems, check your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you from driving. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and...
Owner's Manual
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... same level of your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 23 A belt that is worn during a crash, you should be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 564 ). Not checking or maintaining seat belts can ...been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. See your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check that the latches work properly when needed . If a seat belt is not in serious injury...
... same level of your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 23 A belt that is worn during a crash, you should be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 564 ). Not checking or maintaining seat belts can ...been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. See your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check that the latches work properly when needed . If a seat belt is not in serious injury...
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... passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a moderate to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2013 TL
... passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a moderate to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
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...out of the vehicle as soon as it is at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see page 34 ). Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of a collision is possible for inflation and deflation is not ...the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. 2013 TL 27 In such cases, the seat belt will deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they see...
...out of the vehicle as soon as it is at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see page 34 ). Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of a collision is possible for inflation and deflation is not ...the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. 2013 TL 27 In such cases, the seat belt will deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they see...
Owner's Manual
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...will come on , and the airbag will inflate in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can ...the airbag to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will not come on . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the ...driver's seating position. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on (see page 34 ). If there...
...will come on , and the airbag will inflate in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can ...the airbag to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will not come on . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the ...driver's seating position. The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on (see page 34 ). If there...
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...sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. When you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. To get the best protection from the ...'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 For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . This tells you the system is working properly. : Models equipped with your airbag system components...
...sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. When you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. To get the best protection from the ...'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 For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . This tells you the system is working properly. : Models equipped with your airbag system components...
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... Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. ON Mode is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come... tensioners do not work properly when you drive. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 Have your dealer.
... Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. ON Mode is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come... tensioners do not work properly when you drive. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 Have your dealer.
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If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL However, the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold. U.S. The passenger airbag ...
If an adult or teenage passenger is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL However, the indicator will be automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold. U.S. The passenger airbag ...
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Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. This must be interfering with the weight sensors. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front ...remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If you can safely service. If no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you ignore this indication, your vehicle checked by a dealer ...
Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. Even if your vehicle has a moderate to a problem. This must be interfering with the weight sensors. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front ...remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If you can safely service. If no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you ignore this indication, your vehicle checked by a dealer ...
Owner's Manual
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...the multiinformation display. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on after you turn the ignition switch to... have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). For more information, see page 598 . Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you have fully released the parking brake while ...
...the multiinformation display. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on after you turn the ignition switch to... have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). For more information, see page 598 . Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you have fully released the parking brake while ...
Owner's Manual
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...with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ON (II). This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your front airbags. If it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. U.S. For more ...Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on the multiinformation display. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on briefly when you...
...with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ON (II). This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your front airbags. If it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. U.S. For more ...Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on the multiinformation display. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on briefly when you...
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If it checked. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL For more information, see page 510 . If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start / stop button instead of ON (II). This indicator normally comes on for a ... a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' or ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. This indicator has two functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start assist, the vehicle will not have an engine start assist will also see pages 184 and...
If it checked. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL For more information, see page 510 . If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start / stop button instead of ON (II). This indicator normally comes on for a ... a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' or ''CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. This indicator has two functions: 1. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the keyless access system have an engine start assist, the vehicle will not have an engine start assist will also see pages 184 and...
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...on pressure. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 If this happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 ...cause. For more information, see page 583 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 514 . You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on while driving, it comes on the multiinformation...
...on pressure. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 If this happens, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 ...cause. For more information, see page 583 ), and have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 514 . You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on while driving, it comes on the multiinformation...
Owner's Manual
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... may feel slightly harder steering in order to prevent damage to steer. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in a safe place and turn signal bulbs is the equivalent of the turn off after the engine starts. If it usually means one of ON... (II). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right position for a while. ON Mode is burned out (see pages 184...
... may feel slightly harder steering in order to prevent damage to steer. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in a safe place and turn signal bulbs is the equivalent of the turn off after the engine starts. If it usually means one of ON... (II). Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right position for a while. ON Mode is burned out (see pages 184...
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... models, and 2.8 U.S. LOW FUEL INDICATOR U.S. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 This indicator normally comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the tank. If this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. You will also...
... models, and 2.8 U.S. LOW FUEL INDICATOR U.S. Take your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 73 This indicator normally comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the tank. If this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. You will also...
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...case, your vehicle may cause serious damage to the system. 74 2013 TL For more information, see page 196 . 2. 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 not restart. If this ... checked by your dealer and have it indicates that there is safe, shift to drive with the keyless starting system. If it is a problem with the engine start/stop button (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. You will also see page 195 ). Instrument Panel Indicators If the...
...case, your vehicle may cause serious damage to the system. 74 2013 TL For more information, see page 196 . 2. 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 not restart. If this ... checked by your dealer and have it indicates that there is safe, shift to drive with the keyless starting system. If it is a problem with the engine start/stop button (see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. You will also see page 195 ). Instrument Panel Indicators If the...
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The BSI indicator also comes on for a few seconds when you turn off. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 75 If this indicator is on, BSI is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving. When you select the ON mode ...
The BSI indicator also comes on for a few seconds when you turn off. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 75 If this indicator is on, BSI is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving. When you select the ON mode ...
Owner's Manual
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...message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is a problem with one or more messages. If there is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the ... button, some messages stay on or come on the steering wheel. It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 2013 TL 89 Multi-Information Display System Messages SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message ...
...message(s) again by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is a problem with one or more messages. If there is not fully closed, the multi-information display will also hear a beep when the ... button, some messages stay on or come on the steering wheel. It does this by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. CONTINUED 2013 TL 89 Multi-Information Display System Messages SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message ...