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Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page 633 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer. U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards. Maintenance Safety ...530 Maintenance MinderTM...531 Fluid Locations...541 Engine Compartment Covers...542 Adding Engine Oil ...543 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...544 Engine Coolant ...546 Windshield Washers ...548 Transmission Fluid ...549 Automatic Transmission...549 Manual Transmission ...551 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...553 Timing Belt ...554 Lights ...555 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...564 Floor Mats ...565 Dust and Pollen Filter ...566 Exterior Care...566 Wiper Blades ...566 Tires ...568 Checking the Battery ...577 Vehicle Storage ...578 Interior Care ...579 Maintenance 2013 TL 529

Section	Page
2013 TL OM	1
Introduction	1
A FewWordsAbout Safety	4
Contents	5
Overview of Contents	6
Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Driver and Passenger Safety	9
Important Safety Precautions	10
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features	11
Protecting Adults and Teens	15
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts	24
Additional Information About Your Airbags	28
Protecting Children - General Guidelines	41
Protecting Infants and Small Children	46
Selecting a Child Seat	49
Installing a Child Seat	50
Protecting Larger Children	57
Carbon Monoxide Hazard	61
Safety Labels	62
Instruments and Controls	65
Control Locations	66
Instrument Panel	67
Instrument Panel Indicators	68
Gauges	80
Multi-Information Display	82
Controls Near the Steering Wheel	140
Windshield Wipers and Washers	141
Turn Signals and Headlights	143
Headlights	144
Fog Lights	147
Instrument Panel Brightness	148
HazardWarning Button	149
Rear Window Defogger	149
Steering Wheel Adjustments	150
Keys and Locks	151
Keys and Locks	152
Immobilizer System	153
Ignition Switch	155
Door Locks	156
Trunk	158
Remote Transmitter	161
Seats	165
Mirrors	171
Driving Position Memory System	174
Keyless Access System	177
Seat Heaters	206
Seat Heaters and Ventilations	208
Power Windows	210
Moonroof	214
Parking Brake	216
Interior Convenience Items	217
Interior Lights	224
Features	229
Climate Control System	230
Audio System	239
Audio - Models without Navi	240
Playing the AM/FM Radio	241
Playing the XM Radio	250
Playing Discs	257
Disc Changer Error Messages	267
Playing an iPod	268
iPod Error Messages	275
Playing a USB	276
USB Error Messages	284
Bluetooth Audio System	285
Audio System - Navi models	289
Playing the AM/FM Radio	290
Playing the XM Radio	303
Playing a Disc	311
Disc Player Error Messages	323
HDD	324
Playing an iPod	358
iPod Error Messages	367
Playing a USB	368
USB Error Messages	379
Bluetooth Audio System	380
Protecting Your Discs	385
AM/FM Radio Reception	389
Remote Audio Controls	391
Auxiliary Input Jack	393
Radio Theft Protection	394
Setting the Clock	395
Security System	399
Compass	401
Cruise Control	405
HomeLink Universal Transceiver	408
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink - without Navi	411
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink - Navi models	428
AcuraLink (U.S. only)	453
Rearview Camera and Monitor	469
Before Driving	471
Break-in Period	472
Fuel Recommendation	472
Service Station Procedures	474
Fuel Economy	480
Accessories and Modifications	483
Carrying Cargo	485
Driving	489
Preparing to Drive	490
Starting the Engine - without Keyless Access	491
Starting the Engine - with Keyless Access	493
Manual Transmission	495
Automatic Transmission	498
Driving with the Paddle Shifters - A/T Only	503
SH-AWD	508
Parking	510
Braking System	511
ABS	512
VSA (ESC)	514
TPMS	518
Blind Spot Information	523
Towing a Trailer,	532
Towing Your Vehicle	532
Maintenance	533
Maintenance Safety	534
Maintenance Minder	535
Fluid Locations	545
Engine Compartment Covers	546
Adding Engine Oil	547
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter	548
Engine Coolant	550
Windshield Washers	552
Transmission Fluid	553
Brake and Clutch Fluid	557
Timing Belt	558
Lights	559
Cleaning the Seat Belts	568
Floor Mats	569
Dust and Pollen Filter	570
Tires	572
Checking the Battery	581
Vehicle Storage	582
Interior Care	583
Taking Care of the Unexpected	585
Compact Spare Tire	586
Changing a Flat Tire	587
If the EngineWon’t Start	592
Jump Starting	595
If the Engine Overheats	597
Low Oil Pressure Indicator	599
Charging System Indicator	600
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	601
Brake System Indicator	602
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually	603
Fuses	604
Fuse Locations	608
Emergency Towing	611
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck	613
Technical Information	615
Identification Numbers	616
Specifications	618
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.)	621
Tire Labeling	623
TPMS Required Federal Explanation	625
Emissions Controls	627
ThreeWay Catalytic Converters	629
Emissions Testing	630
Devices that Emit RadioWaves	632
Warranty and Client Relations	633
Client Service Information	634
Warranty Coverages	635
Reporting Safety Defects	636
AuthorizedManuals	637
Index	638
Service Information Summary	649

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This section explains why it is

important to keep your vehicle well

maintained and how to follow basic

maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes

instructions on how to read the

Maintenance Minder messages on

the multi-information display, and

instructions for simple maintenance

tasks you may want to take care of

yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to

perform more complex maintenance

tasks on your vehicle, you may want

to purchase the service manual. See

page

for information on how to

obtain a copy, or see your dealer.

U.S. Vehicles:

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

Maintenance Safety

530

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

Maintenance Minder

531

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

Fluid Locations

541

......

Engine Compartment Covers

542

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

Adding Engine Oil

543

Changing the Engine Oil and

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

Filter

544

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

Engine Coolant

546

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

Windshield Washers

548

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

Transmission Fluid

549

..........

Automatic Transmission

549

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

Manual Transmission

551

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

Brake and Clutch Fluid

553

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

Timing Belt

554

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

Lights

555

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

Cleaning the Seat Belts

564

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

Floor Mats

565

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

Dust and Pollen Filter

566

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

Exterior Care

566

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

Wiper Blades

566

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

Tires

568

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

Checking the Battery

577

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

Vehicle Storage

578

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

Interior Care

579

633

Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or

repair of emissions control

devices and systems may be done

by any automotive repair

establishment or individual using

parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA

standards.

Maintenance

529

2013 TL