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Acura 2004 TL User Manual

Acura 2004 TL
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety ..........................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................49
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................
109
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ...............................................................................................................................
..............163
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................175
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................
..................193
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................229
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................253
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................
265
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................269
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index .................................................................................................................................................................I
Service Information Summary
A summary
of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Table of Contents

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Acura 2004 TL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcura
Model2004 TL
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Overview of the vehicle's safety systems and features for passenger protection.

Seat Belts

Information on seat belt usage, types, and maintenance for optimal safety.

Airbags

Details on how front and side airbags work, and safety precautions.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidelines for proper seating, seat belt adjustment, and steering wheel position.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General advice for safely restraining children of all ages in the vehicle.

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Instructions on using rear-facing and forward-facing child seats correctly.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Indicators

Explanation of various warning and indicator lights on the dashboard.

Driving Position Memory System

How to store and recall driver's seat and mirror positions.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Operation of the climate control system for heating and cooling.

Climate Control

Automatic and manual operation of the climate control system.

Cruise Control

How to use the cruise control system for speed maintenance.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

Programming the HomeLink system to operate garage doors.

HandsFreeLink Operation

Setup, pairing, and operation of the Bluetooth hands-free system.

Before Driving

Break-in Period and Gasoline Type

Recommendations for the initial driving period and fuel requirements.

Service Station Procedures

Instructions for fueling and basic service station operations.

Accessories and Modifications

Warnings and guidelines for installing vehicle accessories and modifications.

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Daily checks and adjustments before operating the vehicle.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine in various conditions.

6-speed Manual Transmission

Operation and shifting procedures for the manual transmission.

Automatic Transmission

Operation and shifting procedures for the automatic transmission.

Braking System

Overview of the vehicle's braking system design and operation.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

How the ABS system works and important safety reminders.

Vehicle Stability Assist System

Functionality and operation of the VSA system.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions for performing vehicle maintenance.

Important Safety Precautions

Critical safety measures to follow before and during maintenance.

Potential Vehicle Hazards

Identification of common hazards during vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Minder

Explanation of the maintenance reminder system and service messages.

Adding Engine Oil

Procedure for checking and adding engine oil.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Steps for replacing engine oil and oil filter.

Engine Coolant

Information on checking and adding engine coolant.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

How to check and maintain automatic transmission fluid level.

Manual Transmission Fluid

How to check and maintain manual transmission fluid level.

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Checking brake and clutch fluid levels and compatibility.

Tires

Information on tire types, inflation, and maintenance.

Checking the Battery

Procedure for checking the vehicle battery condition.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire.

If the Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine fails to start.

Jump Starting

Procedure and safety precautions for jump starting the vehicle.

If the Engine Overheats

Immediate actions and checks for an overheated engine.

Technical Information

Warranty and Customer Relations

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