steering wheel Acura RL 2004 3.5 Service Manual

When shopping f or replacement
tires, you may find that some tires
are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they
are designed to rotate only in one
direction. If you use directional tires,
they should be rotated only front-to-
back.It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously af f ect your car’s handling.
The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the perform-
ance capabilities of the vehicle while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comf ort, and long lif e.
Youshouldreplacethemwithradial
tires of the same size, load range,
speed rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your car can reduce
its braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.
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Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance283
Installing improper tires on your
car can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

To remove the f ront turn signal/
parking light bulb, push it in
slightly and turn it
counterclockwise. To remove the
side marker bulb, pull it straight
out of its socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left. Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
place by pushing on the center. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
1. 2.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs
291
HOLDING CLIP

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the
vehicle f or towing as described
above, and leave the ignition switch
in Accessory (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure the
radio and any items plugged into the
accessory power socket are turned
of f so they do not run down the
battery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed333
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 322
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Jump Starting .316
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Maintenance .272
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .203
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .110
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Body Repair .306
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 224
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement .292
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Fluid .266
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Parking .107
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System Indicator . 58,325
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Wear Indicators .223
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Braking System .223
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .68
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 210
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Accessories .210
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 211
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Modif ications .211
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Socket . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 254
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 47, 49
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Air Conditioning System . 120
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Maintenance .277
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Usage .122, 127
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .279
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Alarm, Anti-theft .181
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Alcohol in Gasoline .343
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 301
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Antif reeze .256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 225
...................................
Operation .224
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 180Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .82
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Anti-thef t System .181
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Appearance Care .299
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Ashtrays .115
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Audio Controls, Remote . 178
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Audio System .134, 151
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .120
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Automatic Lighting .69
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 45
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Automatic Speed Control . 182
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Automatic Transmission . 218
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Capacity, Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 264
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Shif ting .218
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 218
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Shif t Lever Positions . 218
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Shif t Lock Release . 221
Index
A B
I

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Tachometer .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 292
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
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Tape Player .139, 159
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Deterrent System . 181
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Thef t Protection .180
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the . 108,158
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Timing Belt .279
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Tire Chains .285
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Tire Inf ormation .342
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 309
...............................................
Tires .279
..............................
Air Pressure .280
...................................
Balancing .282
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Side Airbags .49
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 51
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 49
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .291
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Signaling Turns .71
.......................................
Ski Sleeve .101
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Snow Tires .285
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 300
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Sound System .134, 151
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .308
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Specif ications .339
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 269
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .182
...................................
Speedometer .63
.......................................
Spotlights .116
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 52
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47,49 ........................
SRS Components .47
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SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .217
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .217
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With a Dead Battery . 316
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State Emissions Testing . 348
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 319
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Position Memory .98
...........
Stereo Sound System . 134,151
...........................
Storing Your Car .297
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Sun Visor .112
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Sunglasses Holder .109
Supplemental Restraint ............................
System .9 ,47, 49
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Service Precautions .52
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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System Components . 47
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Synthetic Oil .252
Index
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Checking Wear .281
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Compact Spare .308
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation .279
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Inspection .281
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Maintenance .282
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Replacing .283
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Rotating .282
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Snow .285
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Specif ications .339
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Winter Driving .284
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Tools, Tire Changing . 309
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Torn Seat Belts .46
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .232
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By Emergency Wrecker . 332
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .264
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Fluid Selection .264
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 218
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Meter .64
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89.................................
Opening the .88
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals .71
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 263
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Operation .75
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Washing .300
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Waxing and Polishing . 301
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 282
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 301
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Compact Spare .308
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Wrench .310
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Underside, Cleaning .305
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .307
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline .204
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Upholstery Cleaning .302
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 255
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Vanity Mirror .112
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 213
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .227
........
VSA System Indicator . 60,228
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 60,227
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .228
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Vehicle Storage .297 .............................
Ventilation .122, 127
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VIN .336
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Vinyl Cleaning .303
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Viscosity, Oil .252
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