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TL Features

Performance

Engine
3.5-liter V-6 Engine

The 3.5-liter V-6 ensures that the front-wheel drive TL delivers on its aggressive appearance while providing a smooth, quiet ride.

  • The 3.5-liter, VTEC® V-6 engine produces 280 horsepower and 254 lbs.-ft. of torque.
  • EPA Estimated Fuel Economy is 18 in the city and 26 on the highway.2
  • Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (VTEC) increases high-rpm horsepower through enhanced airflow by opening the intake valves deeper and longer when the engine speed reaches a designated rpm.
  • A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine's power efficiency.
  • The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system adjusts throttle response so it can be easy to modulate in slow speeds, yet highly responsive when high performance is called upon.
  • All-aluminum construction, a hollow camshaft, and other weight-saving measures keep the engine lighter for better handling.
  • 2 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
3.7-liter V-6 Engine

The TL features Acura's largest engine, which offers a remarkable combination of power, efficiency and refinement.

  • The 3.7-liter VTEC® V-6 dishes up 305 horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque.
  • EPA Estimated Fuel Economy is 17 city and 25 highway.2
  • Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (VTEC) increases high-rpm horsepower through enhanced airflow by opening the intake valves deeper and longer when the engine speed reaches a designated rpm.
  • A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine’s power efficiency.
  • The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system varies throttle sensitivity to provide the appropriate throttle response and feel to different driving conditions.
  • Lightweight magnesium-alloy cylinder head covers with hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves help improve vehicle balance and the power-to-weight ratio.
  • A forged crankshaft results in lower weight and increased strength.
  • 2 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Drivetrain
Sequential SportShift Automatic with Paddle Shifters

The 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic with paddle shifters gives you the best of both worlds by providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

  • Set the transmission to “Drive” for smooth gear changes with an emphasis on fuel economy. Select “Sport“ for quicker acceleration, as the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before upshifting.
  • Tapping a paddle shifter while in “Drive” brings a quick gear change with automatic operation returning when reaching a steady speed. This allows you to make quick gear changes without changing in and out of manual mode.
  • Using a paddle shifter in “Sport” puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you’ll have complete control in instances such as high-performance or hilly driving.
  • For better climbing or increased downhill engine braking, Grade Logic Control instructs the transmission to hold a lower gear when encountering a steep uphill or downhill grade.
6-Speed Manual Transmission

For those who consider no sport sedan complete without a clutch pedal, the TL SH-AWD offers a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. The combination of a manual shift and Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) makes the TL SH-AWD a true driving enthusiast’s delight.

  • The shifter features even shorter throws than the TSX’s acclaimed linkage for quick, confident shifting.
  • The clutch has low-effort movement to reduce leg fatigue and short pedal movement for faster operation.
  • The hill start assist feature eases manual shift starts on inclines. Sensing an uphill grade, the system holds brake pressure momentarily to avoid rolling backwards as your foot moves from the brake pedal to the throttle.
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

Though it has the same all-weather attributes of conventional all-wheel drive, Acura developed its revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system to enhance high-performance dry-road handling. By continuously directing engine power to match weight distribution, available traction, and other conditions, SH-AWD provides seamless power transitions and supreme agility. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that simply can't be matched by front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems.

  • The system continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear wheels, and also between the rear wheels based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.
  • For better fuel economy, up to 90% of the power is sent to the front wheels when cruising in a straight line.
  • As weight shifts to the rear of the TL during hard acceleration, the SH-AWD system transfers up to 45% of engine power to the rear wheels to take advantage of available rear-wheel traction.
  • In a curve under hard acceleration, 70% of torque can be directed to the rear—all of which can go to the outside wheel to improve cornering by directing power where weight has shifted.
  • The system reduces understeer and increases stability by turning the outside rear wheel slightly faster than the rest of the wheels, rotating the vehicle through the turn.
Handling
Suspension Systems

The TL’s exceptional ride and handling combination is derived in part from its racing-inspired double-wishbone front suspension system and sophisticated multi-link rear design.

  • The front upper and lower control arms provide precise wheel-position control for a superb, linear steering feel.
  • The front suspension is mounted to an aluminum-alloy sub-frame, isolating noise for a quieter ride.
  • For improved control and stability, both front and rear suspensions have been designed to minimize body movement during braking and acceleration.
  • Rear wheels are firmly positioned by upper A-arms, a toe link, and lower tubular links. For noise reduction, the lower links are mounted to a floating sub-frame.
  • A low center of gravity and front and rear stabilizer bars diminish body roll.
  • TL SH-AWD models get revised suspension tuning for sportier handling.
Steering System

Precision-crafted electric rack-and-pinion steering allows drivers to feel how the wheels are encountering the road through their fingertips.

  • The TL achieves a firm, on-center feel at highway speeds while delivering a precise tactile response during curves, minimizing the need for small corrections.
  • Torque-sensing variable power assist makes steering easy during low-speed activities like parking.
  • At highway speeds, power assist is reduced for a firmer feel.
  • Electric assist does not drain engine power.
  • On models without SH-AWD, a torque steer reduction system reduces engine torque in first and second gears when torque steer is most likely to occur.
  • TL SH-AWD models get revised suspension tuning for a heightened road feel.
Performance Braking

The TL brake system features a firm pedal feel that enables the precise modulation demanded of high-performance driving.

  • Large 12.6-inch ventilated front discs with dual-piston calipers and larger 13.2-inch solid discs in the rear deliver confident, consistent braking in repeated high-use conditions such as spirited mountain-road driving.
  • Ducts in the front air dam of TL SH-AWD models channel air directly to the front brakes for additional cooling.
  • The system comes with the anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist.
Rigid Body Structure

The TL body structure enhances acceleration, braking and turning response through weight-saving measures, while its remarkable rigidity allows the suspension to be tuned with greater precision.

  • The substantial use of high-strength steel simultaneously enhances the structure’s overall strength while helping to reduce weight.
  • Additional weight savings come from using aluminum for the hood, front suspension subframe, and rear suspension knuckles.
  • A nearly flat underside reduces aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel economy and reduce interior noise levels.
Smooth & Quiet Ride

The TL engine provides smooth, vibration-free operation with best-in-class wind-noise performance.

  • Windshield noise is reduced as a result of three soft noise-absorbing layers sandwiched between two plates of acoustic glass and thick, 5mm side and rear glass.
  • Electronically controlled engine mounts reduce engine noise.
  • An aluminum steering hanging rack reduces vibration.
  • Strengthened chassis mounting points improve suspension isolation.

Exterior

Lighting & Visibility
Rearview Camera

When “Reverse” is engaged on a TL with the Technology Package, the large 8-inch navigation screen will display a view of the space directly behind the vehicle below the driver’s normal field of vision.

  • A camera located discreetly above the rear license plate can provide clear visibility of many things directly behind the vehicle that are too low to be seen from the rear window.
  • The display is also extremely useful when parallel parking.
  • The side mirrors enhance rearward visibility by automatically tilting down when reverse is engaged to reveal any objects close to the side of the car.
HID Headlights

All TL models are equipped with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights for the low beams.

  • Xenon lights cast a whiter and brighter light for improved clarity.
  • The HID lenses allow a more precise beam pattern that increases road visibility without blinding oncoming drivers.
Access
Key Remote Functions

The TL key remote was given a few extra convenience features beyond the usual door lock, trunk release and panic button functions.

  • On a hot day, the remote can lower the windows and open the sunroof to air out the TL before you enter.
  • The two primary drivers can each store in memory their driver’s seat and side mirror positions, radio presets, and climate preferences, which link to their key remotes. Their settings will be activated the moment the driver’s door is opened.
  • On models without the Technology Package, the key folds into the remote, making it more compact for carrying.
  • Models with the Technology Package feature the Keyless Start System with push button ignition.

Interior

Seating
Front Seats

The beautiful leather surfaces of the TL’s front seats have you enveloped in comfort from the instant you slide in, through the duration of your journey.

  • Two-level heating keeps driver and front passenger warm in colder months.
  • The driver will easily find the perfect position with a 10-way power driver’s seat (8-way power positioning, plus power lumbar support).
  • The front passenger will bask in the luxury of an 8-way power front passenger seat.
  • The seats feature a combination of dense materials to filter out road vibration.
  • Soft, Perforated Milano Premium Leather seating surfaces are included with the Technology Package.
  • TL SH-AWD has high-performance seats with more aggressive side-bolstering.
Rear Seats

The TL has spacious rear accommodations for three adults with generous legroom, knee clearance, and shoulder room.

  • Rear passengers get their own adjustable climate control vents.
  • The wide, fold-down center armrest has a lockable pass-through space from the trunk to accommodate long cargo items.
Storage
Cargo Area

The wedge shape of the TL body allows for generous cargo capacity.

  • The TL SH-AWD trunk has a 12.5 cu.ft. capacity, and the front-drive TL trunk is slightly larger, at 13.1 cu.ft.
  • The trunk opening is low and wide for easy loading and unloading.
  • Minimal side intrusions and hinges that retreat into the lining allow for a large amount of usable storage space.
  • A pass-through space behind the rear seat armrest allows for the loading of items longer than the trunk’s depth.
Cabin Storage

The TL keeps everything you need close at hand, with 15 versatile storage areas.

  • The driver has at least seven storage spaces within easy reach.
  • The center storage slide-out tray is perfect for cell phones and other personal communication devices.
  • The center storage bin contains the USB and auxiliary input connections, as well as a power jack, and also includes a cord notch so that devices can be connected and accessed outside the bin.
  • Unique footwell cubbyholes for the driver and front passenger are perfect for maps and small containers.
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control

The TL dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system allows the driver and front passenger to create their own microclimates.

  • Set your desired temperature and airflow distribution however you like, and your front passenger can do the same.
  • When alone, the driver can easily switch off the dual setting and set the whole cabin to a single temperature.
  • Almost all climate control functions can be operated by voice commands.
  • An air filtration system helps keep particulates, dust, and pollen out of the cabin.
GPS-linked Temperature Control

On models equipped with the Technology Package, the automatic climate control system can further enhance occupants’ comfort level by tracking the sun’s position and intensity.

  • The GPS10 positioning technology monitors the sun’s location relative to the car’s position, while a sensor on the dash measures the sun’s intensity.
  • Knowing the sun’s position and strength enables the system to more effectively keep each side of the cabin at its designated temperature.
  • The system is completely automatic and requires no manual adjustments, regardless of outside conditions.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
Bluetooth Interface
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system works with many Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the TL audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

  • A one-time pairing process on a compatible phone enables you to communicate wirelessly, and up to six phones can be paired to the system.
  • When available, an incoming call will display the number if it is entered into the speed-dial list.
  • The phone can then be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse.
  • On models with the Technology Package, you can download all of your compatible phone’s numbers at one time into the navigation system's hard drive.10

For more details, please visit the Acura Bluetooth HandsFreeLink minisite.

  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
  • 11 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
Keyless Ignition
Keyless Start

The Keyless Access System with push button ignition allows you to walk up to the TL, unlock the doors, have the car set your preferences, and start the engine without ever having to take the key out of your pocket.

  • The vehicle will sense the key remote but will not unlock the door until you touch the handle.
  • Two backup systems include an ignition insert slot for any transmitter failure and a slide-out key and “valet” mode to keep locked contents secure.

Audio & Navigation

Audio Systems
Standard Audio System

The standard TL audio system boasts many features competing systems lack. The 276-watt, 8-speaker system with a center speaker and 8-inch subwoofer is a perfect setup for the Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II sound imaging which can be applied to CD, XM® Radio4, USB7 or any digital source. Audio sources for the system include:

  • AM and FM with RDS readout
  • XM Radio, with more than 170 channels of digital programming and near-CD quality sound
  • MP3- and WMA6-compatible 6-disc CD changer
  • USB Audio Interface for iPod®8 or flash drive that enables full operation of the devices through the audio system controls
  • MP3/auxiliary input jack

Other system features include:

  • Detailed audio information, including title information from the top-mounted instrument panel display
  • A large selector knob for easy control of several functions
  • A special category selector for XM and RDS Radio stations
  • An automatic preset select button that allows you to preset the most powerful stations in a given area
  • 4 XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.
  • 5 Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • 6 Windows Media® Audio is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • 7 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
  • 8 Currently includes fifth generation or later Apple iPod, and all generations of iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, or iPhone®. iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Acura/ELS Surround Sound System

Grammy® Award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the Acura/ELS Surround®32 Premium 10-speaker Sound System to reproduce music the way it’s heard in the recording studio. The system can play 5.1 surround sound DVD-A discs, the highest-fidelity sound medium available. Surround sound can also be extracted from any stereo digital source, thanks to Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II circuitry. In addition to all the source inputs of the standard TL audio system, features of the Acura/ELS system include:

  • Approximately 3,600-song hard disk drive media storage with shuffle, playlist creation, and an updatable Gracenote® database
  • DVD-A, MP3, WMA6 and DTS-compatible disc player
  • 440-watt amplifier with digital 96 kHz sampling for crystal-clear sound
  • 10 speakers—1 per door, 2 tweeters, 1 center mid-range, 2 rear surround, 1 powered 8-inch subwoofer
  • Detailed audio system displays through the navigation screen10
  • Almost all functions can be performed by Voice Recognition
  • The Note function music reminder allows you to store song information and a 10-second sample as it is aired on an XM® Radio4 station so you can recall it later

Learn more about Acura ELS/Surround Sound

  • 4 XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.
  • 5 Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • 6 Windows Media® Audio is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
  • 32 ELS Surround® is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
USB/iPod Integration

It’s easy to take your digital music library along for the ride in your TL. A USB connection interfaces with Apple® iPod®8 players and other USB mass storage devices, such as flash drives that contain MP3, WMA6 or AAC music files.

  • Track information appears on the center display. Selection can be controlled using the audio system, including the steering wheel-mounted controls.
  • The USB will charge a compatible iPod® while it’s playing.
  • An auxiliary input jack can be connected to any iPod, MP3 player or other audio device.
  • Both the USB and auxiliary inputs are within the center console-covered storage area, where devices can be conveniently carried and discreetly stored.
  • 6 Windows Media® Audio is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • 8 Currently includes fifth generation or later Apple iPod, and all generations of iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, or iPhone®. iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Navigation System
Functionality and Controls

The Acura Navigation System10—the centerpiece of the TL Technology Package—is Acura’s most advanced navigation system. Operated by a hard drive and viewed though a full VGA 8-inch screen, the system is fast, easy to read and incredibly convenient.

  • The full-resolution, 8-inch screen is mounted high in the center control panel to minimize eye diversion from the road.
  • You can enter an address or search a location from its vast destination database, using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system.
  • The screen will plot your path on the map, show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road, and even provide voiced guidance if desired.
  • Additional features include Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews, and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™13 information, which can help you get around delays while traveling to your desired destination.
  • Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM® subscriptions.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
  • 13 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are operable only in select markets within the 48 contiguous United States. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is also operable in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System does not require a subscription. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are available by separate XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather™ subscriptions after a complimentary 90-day trial period.
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

The AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™13 feature helps you steer clear of gridlock by providing continuously updated traffic information in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous United States.

  • Interstates and expressways are color-coded to indicate traffic flow levels.
  • Icons indicate the location of incidents and traffic conditions affected by construction and weather.
  • Traffic Rerouting™ will suggest an alternative route if the system determines that the alternative is at least 2 minutes or 10% quicker.
  • The information is aggregated by NAVTEQ™ from multiple sources, including highway patrol incident reports and transportation departments.
  • The information is updated approximately every 90 seconds.
  • Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM® subscriptions.
  • 13 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are operable only in select markets within the 48 contiguous United States. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is also operable in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System does not require a subscription. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are available by separate XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather™ subscriptions after a complimentary 90-day trial period.
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

You can determine the weather conditions in your immediate area or anywhere you plan to be with the AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™13 system. It will even alert you if a potential weather-related issue exists along your plotted route.

  • Current weather is shown on the TL map display in the form of icons, which can be clicked on to receive details.
  • Weather forecasts for the next three hours, six hours, and across the next three days in a given area are available any time.
  • A warning map and an additional map showing adverse weather conditions across the U.S. are also accessible.
  • Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM® subscriptions.
  • 13 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are operable only in select markets within the 48 contiguous United States. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is also operable in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System does not require a subscription. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are available by separate XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather™ subscriptions after a complimentary 90-day trial period.
AcuraLink

To keep you up-to-date with the latest information related to your TL, this easy-to-use proprietary data network uses the XM® Radio4 communications interface. Some of the features available through AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System13 include:

  • Continuously updated traffic information
  • A pre-programmed TL feature guide
  • Automated Appointments™ with your Acura dealer
  • Direct communication with your dealer
  • If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® interface, the system can also contact Acura headquarters and your dealer for the latest diagnostic information.
  • 4 XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.
  • 11 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
  • 13 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are operable only in select markets within the 48 contiguous United States. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is also operable in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System does not require a subscription. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ are available by separate XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather™ subscriptions after a complimentary 90-day trial period.
Destination Database

The Acura Navigation System10 has an extensive database of addresses and points of interest for a variety of handy information.

  • The system will not only show you the nearby ATMs, but if, for example, you don’t want to pay a service charge, just tell it to show only your bank’s machines.
  • You can also find the exact type of restaurant you’re in the mood for, as well as locate schools, parks, hospitals, drugstores, museums and more.
  • Since destinations change over time, updated navigation information can be downloaded through this website onto a CD or flash drive which can be uploaded into your car’s system.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
Zagat Reviews

The Acura Navigation System10 will not only tell you where restaurants are and how to get to them, it can also tell you their price range and provide customer reviews.

  • The system’s Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews provide detailed information from a database that you can read on screen, or if you’re driving, they can be spoken over the audio system.
  • If you need reservations, the system can even dial the restaurant for you through a paired, compatible Bluetooth®11-enabled cell phone.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
  • 11 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
Voice Recognition

The Voice Recognition feature that accompanies the optional Acura Navigation System10 allows you to perform the most frequently used functions of the audio, climate control, and navigation systems without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

  • With a simple click of the “Talk” steering wheel-mounted control, the audio system will instantly mute as you issue one of over 600 voice commands to the audio, climate or navigation systems.
  • Some commands can replace multiple manual functions, for example: “CD 3, song 4”, will turn on the audio system, select the third CD, and play the fourth song.
  • You can enter a specific address, as the navigation system will recognize over a million city and street names.
  • 10 Acura Navigation System and related features available in the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.

Safety & Security

Braking & Stability
Braking Systems

The TL’s disc brakes are backed up by several electronic systems to provide you with enhanced braking under any circumstance.

  • The anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps you retain steering control in hard braking by preventing the wheels from locking up, while still letting them achieve their maximum level of stopping power.
  • The Electronic Brake Distribution system uses the ABS system to direct braking power among the four wheels, depending on their load, to help optimize braking effectiveness.
  • The Brake Assist system detects emergency braking by monitoring the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed and steps in to ensure the ABS system is activated—terminating immediately upon the driver’s release of the brake pedal.
Vehicle Stability Assist

The Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)12 system uses an array of sensors along with ABS to minimize the dangers of oversteer or understeer.

  • The system continually monitors vehicle speed, throttle position, individual wheel speeds, steering angle, and vehicle yaw rate.
  • When the potential for oversteer or understeer is detected, SH-AWD® models will redirect power among the front wheels and each of the rear wheels to maintain stability.
  • All models will, when necessary, reduce engine torque and use the anti-lock braking system (ABS) to apply brakes to each wheel as needed to help stabilize the vehicle.
  • The response is so quick that the instability may be corrected before the driver even knows it’s occurring.
  • 12 VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Since an under-inflated tire impedes handling and can be a safety hazard, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses pressure sensors mounted in each wheel that send readings to a central electronic control unit. The system then evaluates whether the pressure is in an acceptable range.

  • If a reading is approximately 25% below the recommended level, the TL will alert the driver through the Multi-Information Display (MID) located on the instrument panel.
  • The under-inflated tire will be indicated, along with the individual pressure for all four tires.
  • The pressure display can be accessed any time, using the MID controls on the steering wheel.
  • As useful as TMPS is, it is still recommended that you manually check your tires on a regular basis.
Safety
Airbag System

The TL is equipped with a sophisticated six-airbag system, which includes two front and two front side, as well as two side curtain airbags with coverage for the front and rear outboard seats. Advanced sensors and inflator systems are designed so that the airbags deploy at the right time with the appropriate force.

  • The front airbags are equipped with two-stage, multiple-threshold inflators. One or both airbags will be deployed only in the event of a sufficient frontal impact. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seat belt usage and other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper body injuries in frontal crashes.
  • Sensors in the front passenger seat determine if it is empty or if the passenger is too small for the passenger’s front airbag to deploy safely, and disengage the front passenger’s front airbag, if necessary.
  • The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) uses sensors in the front passenger seatback to determine the height and position of the passenger. The system will deactivate the passenger’s front-side airbag if a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the airbag deployment path.
  • In a side impact, side curtain airbags deploy downward from just above the doorframes on the impacted side to help protect both front and outboard rear seat occupants.
Seat Belts & Active Front Head Restraints

All five seating positions in the TL have 3-point belts and head restraints. The front seats have load-limiting pretensioners and active head restraints.

  • Pretensioners react in the first milliseconds of an impact to automatically tighten the belts and help hold the individual in position against the seatback.
  • To help prevent the pretensioners from causing undue pressure on the chest, load limiters slightly relieve belt tension, as needed, to help soften the force.
  • In a rear-end collision, when the front seat occupant’s body is pushed against the seatback, the pressure forces the head restraint upward and forward to reduce the gap between the occupant’s head and the head restraint.
  • Impact forces on the neck and spine are diminished, helping reduce the likelihood of whiplash injuries.
Child Safety

The TL has several features addressing child safety, from sophisticated airbag sensors to anchors that secure child seats.

  • The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger's seatback to detect if the occupant is a child or small-statured adult. If such an occupant is leaning into the side airbag’s deployment path, the side airbag will be deactivated until they resume a safer, more upright position.
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) anchors, plus upper-tether anchors in the rear seat allow LATCH-compatible child seats to be installed in the outboard positions without the use of seat belts.
  • All windows and the moonroof have an auto-reverse feature that prevents them from closing if an obstacle is encountered.
Body Structure Design

Acura utilizes Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure to enhance occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes.

  • The ACE™ design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle.
  • This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to the other vehicles in a crash.
Security
Security

Like every Acura model, the TL comes equipped with a security system. In the event of a break-in, the following events will occur:

  • The ignition will be disabled.
  • The horn will sound.
  • The lights will flash.

Ownership & Services

Ownership & Services
Total Luxury Care

The privilege of Acura ownership extends well beyond our acclaimed, 4-year/50,000-mile16 limited warranty. It also includes Total Luxury Care® (TLC)18, a complimentary service provided with every new and Certified Pre-Owned Acura—because our commitment to you begins with the delivery of a world-class vehicle. Owners benefit from the following:

  • 24-hour nationwide emergency and travel services
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Acura Concierge Service
  • A host of special privileges available exclusively for Acura owners

Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: (800) 594-8500.

  • 16 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.
  • 18 See your local dealer for details about Total Luxury Care® (TLC), Roadside Assistance, and Concierge Service.
Warranty

Acura’s superb track record allows each vehicle to be generously covered. All models enjoy a 4-year/50,000-mile16 limited warranty.

  • Acura powertrains are covered by a 6-year/70,000-mile16 limited warranty.
  • Outer body rust-through is covered by a 5-year/unlimited-mile16 limited warranty.
  • Seat belts are covered by a 15-year/150,000-mile limited warranty.
  • Acura genuine accessories installed by the dealer at the time of vehicle purchase enjoy a 4-year/50,000-mile17 limited warranty.
  • 16 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.
  • 17 When installed at the time of new-vehicle delivery.
My Acura

With My Acura—the exclusive Acura owners’ Web site, you can personalize your ownership experience and obtain valuable services and information such as online service scheduling, as well as sales and service offers. My Acura contains helpful videos, interactive tutorials, and owner’s manuals to help you get the most out of your Acura vehicle. You can also order navigation DVD updates and get details about your Total Luxury Care® benefits. Join My Acura now.

Build & Price

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Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license or a destination and handling charge. Acura vehicle accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Please contact us with any questions.

Based on 2010-2011 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.