belt Acura RL 2000 3.5 Workshop Manual
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Interio
r Car e
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Woo d Tri m
Clean the wood trim with a soft cloth
dipped in clear water and wipe it dry
with another soft cloth. Soap may leave a film that dulls the finish. Window
s
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a soft cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surfaces.
The rear window defogger and
antenna wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-
down can dislodge and break these wires. When cleaning the rear window,
use gentle pressure and wipe side-to-
side.
Ai
r Freshener s
If you want to use an air freshener/ deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air fresheners contain chemi- cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.
If you use a liquid air freshener,
make sure you fasten it securely so it does not spill as you drive.
Appearance Car e
NOTIC
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Warrant
y Coverage s
U.S . Owner s
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty —
covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against
defects in materials and
workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects
Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty — these two
warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
information.
Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty — this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat
belt that fails to function properly is
covered for the useful life of the
vehicle.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
— all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limited Warranty —
Genuine Acura Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual
for details.
Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty — covers all Genuine
Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workman-
ship.
Replacement Battery Limited
Warranty — provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from an Acura dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime
Limited Warranty — provides
coverage for as long as the pur-
chaser of the muffler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2000 Acura Warranty Information
booklet that came with your car for
precise information on warranty coverages. Your Acura's original
tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Canadia n Owner s
Please refer to the 2000 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s
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Accessories and Modifications.... 174 Accessories................................. 174
Additional Safety Precautions.. 175Modifications............................. 175
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 80
Accessory Power Socket.............. 114
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 226
Brake Fluid................................. 227
Differential Oil........................... 227
Engine Coolant........................... 219
Engine Oil................................... 215
Power Steering Fluid................. 228
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 225
Additional Information About Your Airbags............................ 48
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
Airbag Service.............................. 48
Additional Information About Your Front Airbags................. 43
How the SRS Indicator Works... 45
How Your Front Airbags
Work.......................................... 43
SRS Components......................... 43
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 41
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 42
Seat Belt System Components... 40
Additional Information About
Your Side Airbags.................... 46
How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works............................. 47
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 46
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 216
Adjustments Head Restraints........................... 95
Mirrors.......................................... 98
Seats.............................................. 93
Steering Wheel............................ 71
Airbag (SRS).......................... 9, 43, 46
Air Cleaner Element...................... 229
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 240
Air Conditioning System............... 120
Maintenance............................... 239
Usage.................................. 122, 127
Air Outlet
s (Vents)........................ 120
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 242
Alarm, Anti-theft............................ 162
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 303
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 263
Antifreeze....................................... 219
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator Light..................... 56, 187
Operation.................................... 18
6
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 162
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 80
Anti-theft System........................... 163
Appearance Care........................... 261
Armrest............................................. 96
Ashtrays.......................................... 116 Audio Controls, Remote................ 161
Audio System................................. 134
Automatic Climate Control System......................................... 120
Automatic Lighting.......................... 64
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.................................... 41
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Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 180
Capacity, Fluid........................... 298
Checking Fluid Level................ 226
Shifting........................................ 180
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 180
Shift Lever Positions................. 180
Shift Lock Release..................... 183
Battery
Charging System
Indicator............................ 54, 283
Jump Starting............................. 278
Maintenance............................... 234
Specifications............................. 299
Before Driving............................... 165
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 40
Beverage Holder............................ 111
Body Repair.................................... 267
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 186
Break-in, New Linings .............. 166
Fluid............................................ 227
Light, Burned-out...................... 254 Parking........................................ 108
System Indicator.................. 54, 285
Wear Indicators......................... 185
Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 186System Indicator.................. 56, 187
Braking System.............................
. 185
Break-in, New Car......................... 166
Brightness Control, Instruments... 66
Brights, Headlights......................... 63
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 254
Brake Lights............................... 254
Ceiling Lights............................. 257
Courtesy Lights......................... 257
Fog Lights.................................. 251 Front Side Marker Lights......... 253
Headlights.................................. 250
High-mount Brake Light.......... 255
License Plate Lights.................. 256
Specifications............................. 299
Trunk Light................................ 258
Turn Signal Lights..................... 253
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 250
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 278
Cancel Button................................... 75
Capacities Chart............................. 298
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Carrying, Cargo............................. 174
Cassette Player
Care............................................. 154
Operation........................... 139, 151
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
CD Changer................. 142, 155, 157
Ceiling Lights................................. 117
Certification Label......................... 296
Chains............................................. 247
Change Oil
How to......................................... 217
When to....................................... 206
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 271
Changing Engine Coolant............. 221
Charging System Indicator.... 54, 283
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 226
Battery Condition...................... 234
Brake Fluid................................. 227
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Differential Oil........................... 227
Drive Belts.................................. 240
Engine Coolant........................... 170
Engine Oil................................... 169
Fuses........................................... 288 Power Steering Fluid................. 228
Checklist, Before Driving............. 178
Childproof Door Locks................... 85
Cigarette Lighter........................... 115
Cleaner, Air.................................... 229
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 263
Carpeting.................................... 264
Exterior....................................... 262
Fabric.......................................... 264
Interior........................................ 264
Leather........................................ 264
Seat Belts.................................... 264
Vinyl............................................ 264
Windows..................................... 265
Wood Trim................................. 265
Climate Control System................ 120
Clock, Setting the.......................... 108
Code, Audio System...................... 162
CO in the Exhaust......................... 305
Coin Box......................................... 112 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 179
Compact Spare............................... 270
Console Compartment.................. 112
Consumer Information*................ 310
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51
Coolant
Adding......................................... 219
Checking..................................... 170
Proper Solution.......................... 219
Replacing.................................... 221
Temperature Gauge.................... 60
Corrosion Protection..................... 266
Courtesy Lights............................. 118 Crankcase Emissions Control System......................................... 305
Cruise Control Operation............... 73
Customer Relations Office........... 310
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard.................................... 2, 52
Daytime Running Lights................. 65
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 278
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 313
Defogger, Rear Window................. 71
Defrosting the Windows....... 126, 131
DEXRON
®
III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 226
Differential Oil ............................... 227
Dimensions..................................... 298
Dimming the Headlights................ 63
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 226
Engine Oil................................... 169
Directional Signals........................... 66
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 292
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 185
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 218
Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 81
Lockout Prevention..................... 82
Monitor Light............................... 57
Power Door Locks....................... 81
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 301
Drive Belts...................................... 240
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5
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Driving............................................ 177
Economy..................................... 171
In Bad Weather.......................... 192
In Foreign Countries................. 304
Driving Position Memory
System......................................... 100
Economy, Fuel............................... 171
Emergencies on the Road............. 269
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 278
Brake System Indicator............ 285
Changing a Flat Tire................. 271
Charging System Indicator...... 283
Checking the Fuses................... 288
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 282
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 284
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 286
Overheated Engine................... 280
Emergency Brake.......................... 108
Emergency Flashers....................... 70
Emergency Towing....................... 292
Emissions Controls........................ 305
Engine
Belts............................................. 240
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 60
Malfunction IndicatorLamp................................. 55, 284
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 282
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 215
Overheating................................ 280
Specifications............................. 299
Speed Limiter............................. 182
Engine Speed Limiter.................... 182
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 303
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 305
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
System......................................... 306
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 18
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 262
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 264
Fan, Interior........................... 124, 129
Features, Comfort and
Convenience............................... 119
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 167
Filters
Air Cleaner................................. 229
Air Conditioning........................ 240
Oil................................................ 217
First Gear, Shifting........................ 182
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 70
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 271
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........... 226
Brake........................................... 227
Differential................................. 227
Power Steering........................... 228
Windshield Washer................... 225
FM Stereo Radio
Reception............................ 135, 145
Fog Lights......................................... 67
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 304
Four-way Flashers........................... 70
Front Airbags............................... 9, 43
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 292
Fuel.................................................. 166
Fill Door and Cap....................... 167
Gauge............................................ 60
Octane Requirement................. 166
Oxygenated................................ 303
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Jacking up the Car......................... 272
Jack, Tire........................................ 272
Jump Starting................................. 278
Keys................................................... 77
Label, Certification........................ 296
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 66
Lap/Shoulder Belt........................... 40
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 49
Learning Key.................................... 78
Leather, Cleaning.......................... 264
Lights On Indicator......................... 55Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 115
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 250
Ceiling......................................... 117
Courtesy...................................... 118
Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 63 Turn Signal................................... 66Load Limit...................................... 175
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 80
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 80
Childproof Door........................... 85
Fuel Fill Door............................. 167
Glove Box.....................................
87
Power Door.................................. 81
Trunk............................................ 86
Trunk Pass-through Cover......... 97
Low Coolant Level......................... 170
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 57
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 54, 282
Lubricant Specifications
Chart........................................... 298
Luggage.......................................... 174
Maintenance................................... 201
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 213
Record.................................. 211- 212
Required Indicator....................... 61
Safety........................................... 202
Schedule.............................. 206- 210
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 55, 284
Memory, Driving Position............ 100
Meters, Gauges................................ 58
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 303
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 98
Moonroof........................................ 106
Closing Manually....................... 286
Operation.................................... 106
Neutral Gear Position.................... 181 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 166
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 296
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 166Odometer.......................................... 59
Odometer, Trip................................ 59
Oil
Change, How to......................... 217
Change, When to....................... 206
Checking Engine....................... 169
Pressure Indicator............... 54, 282
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Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 216
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 80
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery..................................... 305
Opening the Hood......................... 168
Opening the Trunk.......................... 86
Operation in Foreign Countries... 304
Outside Mirrors............................... 98
Outside Temperature Indicator..... 59
Overheating, Engine..................... 280
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 213
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 303
Paint Touch-up............................... 263
Panel Brightness Control............... 66
Park Gear Position......................... 181
Parking............................................ 184
Parking Brake................................ 108
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator.................. 54, 285
Parking Lights.................................. 63
Parking Over Things that Burn... 307
PGM-FI System.............................. 306
Polishing and Waxing................... 263
Power
Door Locks................................... 81
Mirrors.......................................... 98
Seat Controls...............................
. 93
Steering....................................... 228
Steering Wheel............................ 71
Windows..................................... 105
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 18
Protecting Adults............................. 12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 19
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18
Protecting Children......................... 20
Protecting Infants........................ 28
Protecting Larger Children........ 35
Protecting Small Children.......... 32
Using Child Seats withTethers...................................... 39
Radiator Overheating.................... 280
Radio/Cassette Sound System .... 134
Rear End Towing........................... 292
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 254
Rear Seat Armrest........................... 97
Rear Ventilation............................. 132
Rear View Mirror............................. 98
Rear Window Defogger.................. 71
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 94
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Remote Transmitter........................ 82
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 229
Air Conditioning Filter.............. 240 Engine Coolant........................... 221
Engine Oil and Filter................. 217
Fuses........................................... 288
Light Bulbs................................. 250
Schedule..................................... 204
Spark Plugs................................. 231
Tires............................................ 24
5
Wiper Blades.............................. 237
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 42
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 170
Reverse Gear Position................... 181
Rotation, Tire................................. 244
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Safety Belts......................................... 8
Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 313
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information............................... 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 41
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 42
Seat Belt System Components... 40
Seat Belts...................................... 8, 40
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 39
Cleaning...................................... 264
Maintenance................................. 42
Reminder Light and
Beeper................................. 40, 54
Replacement................................. 42
System Components.................... 40
Tether Anchorage Points........... 39 Use During Pregnancy................ 18
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15
Seat Heaters................................... 102
Seat Position Memory................... 100
Seats, Adjusting the.........................
93
Security Alar
m System ................. 163
Serial Number................................ 296
Service Intervals............................ 206
Service Manual*............................ 315
Service Station Procedures .......... 167
Setting the Clock........................... 108
Shifting the Automatic
Transmission.............................. 180
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 180 Shift Lock Release......................... 183
Side Airbags..................................... 46
How The Side Airbag Indicator
Light Works............................. 47
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 253
Signaling Turns................................ 66
Ski Sleeve........................................ 103
Snow Tires...................................... 247
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 262
Sound System................................. 134
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 270
Specifications............................. 299
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 231
Specifications Charts..................... 298
Speed Control................................... 73
Speedometer.................................... 58Spotlights........................................ 117
SRS, Additional Information..... 43, 46 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 41
How the SRS Indicator Works... 45
How Your Airbags Work...... 43, 46
SRS Components......................... 43
SRS Service................................... 48
SRS Indicator.............................. 45, 55
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 80
Starting the Engine........................ 179
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 179
With a Dead Battery ................. 278
Steam Coming from Engine......... 280
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Steering Wheel
Adjustments................................. 71
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 80
Position Memory....................... 100
Stereo Sound System.................... 134
Storing Your Car............................ 259
Sun Visor......................................... 113
Sunglasses Holder......................... 110
Supplemental Restraint
System............................. 9
,
43, 4
6
Service Precautions..................... 48
Servicing....................................... 48
SRS Indicator.......................... 45, 55
System Components.................... 43
Tensioners, Seat Belts................ 41
Synthetic Oil................................... 216
Tachometer...................................... 58
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 254
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 269
Tape Player ........................... 139, 154
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 301
Driving in Foreign Countries... 304 Emissions Control Systems...... 305
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 303
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 307
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System..................................... 300
Temperature Gauge........................ 60
Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 41
Tether Anchorage Points............... 39
Theft Deterrent System................ 163
Theft Protection............................. 162
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 307
Time, Setting the........................... 108
Timing Belt..................................... 241
Tire Chains..................................... 247
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 271
Tires................................................ 241 Air Pressure............................... 242Balancing.................................... 244
Checking Wear.......................... 243
Compact Spare........................... 270
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 301
Inflation....................................... 241
Inspection................................... 243
Maintenance............................... 244
Replacing.................................... 245
Rotating....................................... 244
Snow............................................ 247
Specifications............................. 299
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 271
Torn Seat Belts................................ 42
Towing
A Trailer...................................... 194
By Emergency Wrecker........... 292
Transmission
Checkin g
Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 226
Fluid Selection............................ 226
Identification Number............... 297
Shifting the Automatic.............. 180
Treadwear...................................... 301
Trip Meter........................................ 59
Trunk................................................. 86
Opening the.................................. 86
Open Monitor Light.................... 57
Turn Signals..................................... 66
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