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The 3.5-liter, VTEC^® V-6 engine in the standard TL produces an impressive 280 horsepower and 254 lbs-ft. of torque, while delivering an EPA Estimated Fuel Economy of 18 in the city and 26 on the highway.²⁷.

• Superior breathing from the VTEC^® variable valve timing and high-flow exhaust systems improves both power and efficiency.
• All-aluminum construction, a hollow camshaft, and other weight-saving measures keep the larger engine lighter for better handling.
• 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.

For smooth and intuitive shifting, both the front-drive TL and the TL SH-AWD feature a sophisticated 5-speed automatic transmission with the highest ratio spread of any 5-speed transmission in its class, providing strong acceleration in lower gears and relaxed, fuel-efficient highway cruising.

• You can take full command of the transmission with steering wheel-mounted F1^®-style Sequential SportShift paddle shifters.
• In both automatic and manual modes, the transmission coordinates with the engine’s Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system for smooth gear transitions.
• A tap of the paddle shifter when “D” is selected brings a quick gear change before returning to automatic operation when the TL has resumed a steady speed. This allows you to make manual gear changes when needed, such as for passing, without changing in and out of manual mode.
• For quicker acceleration, select “S,” and the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before shifting. Using a paddle shifter in “S” puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you have direct control of all shifting.
• When encountering a steep uphill or downhill grade, Grade Logic Control will instruct the transmission to hold a lower gear for better climbing or increased downhill engine braking.
• When stopped on a steep incline, the Hill Start Assist feature helps ensure a smooth, secure start as it holds brake pressure momentarily to avoid rolling backwards as your foot moves from the brake pedal to the throttle.

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.

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.

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

Acura stays a step ahead of the digital music age with a USB connection for interfacing with Apple^® iPod^®8 players and other USB mass storage devices that contain MP3, WMA⁶ or AAC music files.

• On a compatible iPod^®8, music selection can be controlled through the audio system, including the steering wheel-mounted controls.
• The USB will charge, rather than deplete, a compatible iPod^® while it’s playing.
• You can plug in, select, and play music from a flash drive or other USB storage device.
• Track and folder information appears on the center display to simplify music search and selection.
• An incompatible iPod^® and other MP3 players can be plugged into the accompanying auxiliary input jack.
• Both the USB and auxiliary inputs are within the center console-covered storage area, where devices can be conveniently carried and discreetly stored.

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.
• 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 database.¹⁰

Grammy^® Award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the Acura/ELS Surround^® Premium 10-speaker Sound System to reproduce music as 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, WMA 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

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰—the centerpiece of the TL Technology Package—is Acura’s most advanced navigation system yet. Now operated by a hard drive and viewed though a full VGA 8-inch screen, the system is faster, easier to read, and more useful than ever before.

• 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 ZagatSurvey^® 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 separated from other XM^® subscriptions.

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 provides clear visibility for short items like tricycles or garbage cans.
• 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.

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.

The Acura Navigation System’s¹⁰ 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. The system also features Traffic Rerouting™, which can suggest alternative routes based on continuously updated traffic conditions.

• Interstates and expressways are color coded to indicate traffic flow levels.
• Icons indicate the location of collisions 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 collision 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 for a fee, which can be combined with or separated from other XM^®2 subscriptions.

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 3 hours, 6 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 separated from other XM^® subscriptions.

To keep you up-to-date with the latest information related to your TL, the AcuraLink^® Satellite Communications System uses the XM^® Radio⁴ communications interface. Some of the features available through AcuraLink^®13 include:

• A pre-programmed TL feature guide
• Dealer appointment reminders
• 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.¹⁰

The Voice Recognition feature that accompanies the optional Acura Navigation System⁹ 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.

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.

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.
• 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 database.¹⁰

The beautiful leather surfaces of the TL’s front seats have you enveloped in comfort from the 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 Premium Milano leather seating surfaces are included with the Technology Package (front and rear).
• TL SH-AWD has high-performance seats with more aggressive side bolstering.

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.
• You can turn the engine and auxiliary controls on and off at the touch of a button.
• 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.

The 3.7-liter, VTEC^® V-6 is Acura’s most powerful production engine ever built, rivaling the output of many V-8s. Dishing up 305 horsepower and 273 lbs-ft. of torque, it delivers a smooth, responsive feel, thanks to significant weight- and vibration-reducing measures.

• Magnesium-alloy cylinder head covers with hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves help improve vehicle balance and power-to-weight ratio.
• A forged crankshaft results in lower weight and increased strength.
• A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine’s power efficiency.
• EPA Estimated Fuel Economy is 17 city / 25 highway with the automatic transmission and 17 city / 25 highway with the 6-speed manual.²⁷

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. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that simply can't be matched by front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems.

• This proactive system reads a wide variety of vehicle conditions to continuously determine the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear wheels, and also between the rear wheels.
• Power distribution is based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.
• 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.

For those who consider no sport sedan complete without a clutch pedal, the TL SH-AWD now offers a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. This first-time 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 break pressure momentarily to avoid rolling backwards as your foot moves from the brake pedal to the throttle.