Acura 1997 TL - Manual

199 7 Tl Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................................................................ ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..................................................................................................................... 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls..........................................................................................................................
31
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................
73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................
10 1
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................
11 3
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................
13 5
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................
1 97
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................
205
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................
2 31
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. & Canada) ..........................................................................
2 45
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................
2 50
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ............................................................................................................................................................
.. I
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.