2011 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 537

Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. The following pages give more detailed information on how to take care of your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced. Tire Types All models except SH-AWD model with high performance tires, SH-AWD TECH HPT, and Canadian A-Spec models Your vehicle is equipped with high performance all-season tires (marked All Season or M S on the sidewalls). These tires provide excellent handling and braking performance in most driving situations. SH-AWD model with high performance tires, SH-AWD TECH HPT, and Canadian A-Spec models However, these tires are not suitable for driving on snow or ice, so all- season or winter tires must be installed for winter driving conditions. See page 541 for Winter Driving. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. Your vehicle is equipped with high performance summer tires. These tires have a high-traction compound and tread pattern to provide superior acceleration, cornering, and stopping under most driving conditions. 534 2011 TL