2010 Acura TL Owners Manual

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Rear Defroster Not Used Not Used Not Used Heater Motor Hazard Horn and Stop Keyless Access System Not Used IG Coil FI Sub Back Up Interior Lights FI Main DBW Back Up FI ECU MG, Clutch Radiator Fan Timer

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1 : 2 : 3 :

Used on SH-AWD models Used on 2WD models If equipped

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Fuse Locations

INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver’s side

Amps.

Circuits Protected

− 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A − 7.5 A 20 A 10 A

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Not Used SH-AWD Washer Wiper ODS ABS/VSA Not Used Starter Relay Fuel Pump VB SOL

No. 10
568

No. Amps. 10 A 11
7.5 A 12
15 A 13
14
− 7.5 A 15
7.5 A 16
7.5 A 17
7.5 A 18
20 A 19
20 A 20
20 A 21
20 A 22
15 A 23
20 A 24
15 A 25
10 A 26
10 A 27

28
29
30
31
32

10 A 7.5 A 15 A − 7.5 A

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If equipped

Circuits Protected

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SRS Meter ACG Not Used Daytime Running Light A/C Accessory, Key, Lock Accessory Driver’s Power Seat Sliding Moonroof Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Rear Left Power Window Front ACC Socket Driver’s Power Window Driver’s Side Door Lock Front Left Fog Light Left Side Small Lights (Exterior) Left Headlight High Beam TPMS Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used STS

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INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger’s side

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

10 A 10 A

10 A 15 A − 7.5 A

Right Headlight High Beam Right Side Small Lights (Exterior) Right Front Fog Light Right Headlight Low Beam Not Used Interior Lights

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

10
11

12
13

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

− 20 A

20 A

10 A 20 A

10 A 20 A

− 20 A 15 A − 7.5 A 20 A − − −

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Not Used Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding Right Side Door Lock Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window Keyless Access System Front Passenger’s Power Window Not Used Premium amplifier Console ACC Socket Not Used Lumbar Support Seat Heater Not Used Not Used Not Used

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If equipped

Fuse Locations

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Emergency Towing

If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

OnSH-AWDmodels The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.

Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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ExceptSH-AWDmodels There are two ways to tow your vehicle:

If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do this:

−

Flat-bedEquipment loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. transport your vehicle.

This is the best way to

The operator

−

The tow

Wheel-liftEquipment truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. way to tow your vehicle.

This is an acceptable

Start the engine. Shift to D position and hold for 5
seconds, then to N. Turn off the engine. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Release the parking brake.

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＊

Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 178

and

181

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Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must be transported with the f ront wheels of f the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

If your vehicle is equipped with a front spoiler, remove it before towing so it is not damaged.

Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.

The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.

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＊

Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 178

and

181

Emergency Towing

On models with the Keyless Access system, the ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON indicator will conf irm that the power mode is in the ACCESSORY mode and that the steering lock is released. If the steering wheel does not turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and lef t while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. This inf ormation also appears on the multi- inf ormation display (see page

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Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Onmodelswithkeylessaccesssystem If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck When you need to release the steering lock while your vehicle’s battery is dead, do this:

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page

570

).

1.

2.

3.

Follow the proper jump starting procedures, Step 1 through Step 5, to apply the power to your vehicle (see pages

and

555

556

).

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to set the power mode to ACCESSORY (see page ) and verify the steering lock is released.

178

Follow the jump starting procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and the instructions to disconnect the jumper cable (see page ). The steering will remain unlocked even if the battery is dead.

556

Failure to comply means the steering lock may be damaged.

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For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper.

To use the towing hook:

1.

2.

Remove the cover from the front bumper using your fingers, or pry it off using a cloth and a flat-tip screwdriver to prevent scratches.

Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench from the tool case in the spare tire (see page 548

).

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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

3.

Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench.

To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.

Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading

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(U.S. Vehicles)

.......................... Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

. 576
. 578

. 581
. 583

−

(TPMS)

Explanation

Required Federal . 585
............................ Emissions Controls ....................... . 587
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 589
........................ . 590
Emissions Testing

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Identification Numbers

Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.

576

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The engine number is stamped into the engine block.

The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.

Identification Numbers

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

577

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Specifications

Dimensions Length

Width Height Wheelbase Track

U.S. Vehicle Canada Vehicle

Front Rear

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Seating Capacities Total Front Rear

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type

195.5 in (4,966 mm) 196.4 in (4,989 mm) 74.0 in (1,880 mm) 57.2 in (1,452 mm) 109.3 in (2,775 mm) 63.2 in (1,605.5 mm) 63.8 in (1,620 mm)

See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

HFC-134a (R-134a) −

17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)

−

ND-OIL8

Capacities Fuel tank

Engine coolant Engine oil

Automatic transmission fluid

Approx. 18.5 US gal (70 ) 1.66 US gal (6.3 ) 2.19 US gal (8.3 )

4.5 US qt (4.3 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.3 US qt (5.0 )

Change ＊ Total Change ＊

Including filter Without filter

Total Change

2WD SH-AWD

3.5 US qt (3.3 ) 3.0 US qt (2.8 )

Total

2WD SH-AWD

Change Total

Change Total

Change Total

Manual transmission fluid Rear differential fluid (SH-AWD) Transfer assembly fluid (SH-AWD) Windshield washer reservoir 1 : ＊

U.S. Vehicle Canada Vehicle

7.9 US qt (7.5 ) 8.1 US qt (7.7 ) 2.2 US qt (2.1 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 )

2.67 US qt (2.53 ) 2.93 US qt (2.77 )

0.45 US qt (0.43 ) 0.48 US qt (0.45 )

2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 6.1 US qt (5.8 )

578

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2 :

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine

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Lights Headlight (Low beam ) Headlight (High beam/DRL) Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Front fog lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Rear side marker lights Stop/taillights Side turn signal lights High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Console compartment light Glove box Light Foot light

12 V 12 V 12 V

12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V LED ＊ LED ＊ LED ＊ 12 V 12 V 12 V 14 V 14 V 14 V LED ＊

− − −

− − − − −

− − − − − −

35 W (D2S) 60 W (HB3) 24/2.2 CP

(Amber)

3 CP 55 W (H11) 21 W 16 W 3 CP

(Amber)

3 CP 5 W 3.4 W 1.4 W 1.4 W 1.4 W

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1 :

On vehicles with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights, replacement of a bulb should be performed by your dealer. 2 : Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.

Engine (2WD) Type

Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

Engine (SH-AWD) Type

Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

Fuses Interior

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

Battery Capacity

12 V 12 V

− −

60 AH/5 HR 72 AH/20 HR

Under-hood

Specifications

Water cooled 4-stroke

SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),

gasoline engine

3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)

212 cu-in (3,471 cm )

NGK: DENSO:

11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11

Water cooled 4-stroke

SOHC IN/EX VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),

gasoline engine

3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)

223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm )

11.2 : 1

NGK: DENSO:

ILZKR7B-11S SXU22HCR11S

See pages 568 or the fuse label attached on the side panel. See pages 569 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door. See page 567 or the fuse box cover.

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Specifications

Tires Size

Front/Rear

Pressure

Spare Front

Rear Spare

P245/50R17 98V P245/45R18 96V 245/40ZR19 94Y T135/80D17 103M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

＊ ＊

1,

＊ ＊ ＊

3,

4,

＊ ＊

5,

＊ ＊ ＊ ＊

1,

2,

3,

37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

＊ ＊

5,

＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊

TL TECH SH-AWD SH-AWD TECH SH-AWD TECH HPT SH-AWD with high performance tires

1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : Optional for TECH (2WD)

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Front Rear Front Rear Front

0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)

0.5° − 1° − 3.8°

580

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The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.

TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

(1)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN)

(1) (2) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load

TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.

P245/50R17 98V

−

Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).

245

−

Tire width in millimeters.

50

−

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).

−

Tire construction code (R indicates radial).

17

−

Rim diameter in inches.

Tire Labeling

98

−

Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).

−

Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).

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Tire Labeling

TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

DOT

−

This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

B97R

−

Manufacturer’s identification mark.

FW6X

−

Tire type code.

2202

−

Date of manufacture. Year Week

584

Recommended Inflation Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

−

Treadwear Indicators (TWI) − Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.

Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

The tire air

−

−

Load Rating Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.

Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold.

−

Maximum Load Rating Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.

−

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

−

Required Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

−

Required Federal Explanation

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

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The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

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The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.

＊

In Canada, Acura vehicles comply

with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the

Emissions Controls

intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.

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Emissions Controls

Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.

PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the engine control module (ECM) in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It

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then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.

IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.

ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.

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The three way catalytic converter contains platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Keep the engine well maintained.

Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

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Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.

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4.

5.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Park (automatic) or neutral (manual). Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).

6.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.

If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.

1.

2.

3.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).

Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C).

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Emissions Testing

7.

Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8.

Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.

9.

Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.

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Warranty and Client Relations

Client Service Information Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects

.......... ....................

. 594
. 595

(U.S. Vehicles)

Authorized Manuals

.......................... .....................

. 596
. 597

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Client Service Information

Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Services.

U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Services Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 382-2238

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Canadian Owners: Acura Client Services Honda Canada Inc. Visit www.acura.ca for contact information

Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 620-7546

When you call or write, please give us this information:

Vehicle Identification Number (see page

576

Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle

Date of purchase

Odometer reading of your vehicle

Your name, address, and tele- phone number

A detailed description of the problem

Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners Your new Acura is covered by these warranties:

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NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

these two

EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.

OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.

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a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

all exterior body panels are

RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

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AccessoryLimitedWarranty Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.

ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Acura Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.

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ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

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ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

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Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2010 Acura Warranty Information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2010 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.saf ercar.gov

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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:

Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at

www. helminc. com

If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.

Publication

Form Number

61TK401
61TK401EL 61TK430
31TK4610
31TK4810
31TK4M10
31TK4Q10

ACU-R

Form Description

2010 Acura TL Service Manual

2010 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual

2010 Acura TL Owner’s Manual 2010 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2010 Acura TL Maintenance Journal

2010 Acura TL Advanced Technology Guide

Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired

Authorized Manuals

Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough