Acura 2011 TL Owner's Manual page 563

If the Engine Overheats
If you don't find an obvious leak,
6.
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see Adding Engine Coolant
page 512 ).
7. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge, or lower,
before checking the radiator.
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
on
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
8. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pushing down, to the first stop.
After the pressure releases,
push down on the cap, and turn it
until it comes off.
9. Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum
heat (each temperature control
sets to '' ''). Add coolant to
the radiator up to the base of the
filler neck. If you do not have the
2011 TL
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture
as soon as you can.
10. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
Emergency
on page ).
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11. If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back
on tightly.