change wheel Acura RL 2005 User Guide

on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions. It only helps with steering
control during braking. Important Saf ety Reminders A vehicle with A BS may require a longer distance to stop
A BS cannot prevent the loss of
stability. A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly, A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e minder, the
message ‘‘CHANGE OIL’’ along with
the percentage of oil lif e remaining,
and the maintenance item code, are
displayed on the lower part of the
multi-inf ormation display.
The message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 to 6 percent, the multi-inf ormation
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ message along with the
maintenance schedule code
indicating the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change.
Refer to page and for a
complete list of the maintenance
main items and sub items. 299 300
Maintenance Minder
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MESSAGE
MAINTENANCE
CODE REMAINING
ENGINE OIL LIFT
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEMS

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The message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
When the remaining oil lif e is 1 to 5
percent, the multi-information
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ message with the same
maintenance items ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ was displayed. When you
see this message have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed as soon as
possible. Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e minder, the
message ‘‘CHANGE OIL’’ along with
the percentage ‘‘5%,’’ and the
maintenance item code are displayed
on the lower part of the multi-
inf ormation display when the
calculated engine oil lif e is 1 5
percent (see page ).
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the oil lif e minder as previously
described.
The message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
If the indicated maintenance service
is not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e reaches 0 percent, the multi-
inf ormation display will show the
message ‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’
and the maintenance item code. This
message is displayed when the total
mileage after reaching 0 percent
engine oil lif e is less than 10 miles
(f or U.S. models)/10 km (f or
Canadian models). Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e minder, the
message ‘‘CHANGE OIL’’ along with
the percentage ‘‘0%,’’ and the
maintenance item code are displayed
on the lower part of the multi-
inf ormation display when the
calculated engine oil lif e is 0 1
percent.
CONT INUED
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
295

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
333

ÚUse the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Temporarily
place the f lat tire on the ground
with the outside surface of the
wheel f acing up. You could scratch
the wheel if you put it f ace down.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
6.
7.8.
9.
Changing a Flat T ire
338
WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Specif ications
366
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
193.6 in (4,917 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.60 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8 1.59 US gal (6.0
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
0.79 US qt (0.75
)
0.77 US qt (0.73)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear differential fluid
SH-AWD
differential
case
SH-AWD
clutch case
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles 19.4 US gal (73
)
0.16 US gal (0.58
) 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 335
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 368
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 371
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .373 .......................
Temperature Gauge .68
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 170
....................
Temperature, Outside . 71
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 49
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .373
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .111
....................................
Timing Belt .313
....................................
Tire Chains .329
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 337
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................
(TPMS) .277
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .329
...........
TPMS System Warning . 280
...............................................
Tires .325
..............................
Air Pressure .326
........................................
Chains .329
.........................
Checking Wear .326
..........................
Compact Spare .336
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 368
......................................
Inf lation .325
..................................
Inspection .326
...................................
Replacing .328
......................................
Rotating .327
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .317
.............................
Signaling Turns .104
.....................................
Snow Tires .329
................................
Sound System .171
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .336
............................
Specif ications .367
....................
Specif ications Charts . 366
................................
Speed Limiter .270
.......................................
Spotlights .160
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .27, 30,32
........................
SRS Components .24
..................................
SRS Service .34
.............................
SRS Indicator .32 ,61
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .115
.......................
Starting the Engine .263
...................
Auto Control Mode . 263
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .263
................
With a Dead Battery . 343 ..............
State Emissions Testing . 374
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .111
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 115
......................
Position Memory .124
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .198
...................
Stereo Sound System . 171
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .333
......................................
Sun Visors .156
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 24
......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .32 ,61
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .305
Index
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