service interval Acura RL 2005 Owner's Manual

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Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
mode will be shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If maintenance service is done by
some one other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If the oil lif e minder is not
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until it is.
To reset the engine oil lif e, press
the or button on the steering
wheel to select RESET on the
display, and press the SEL/
RESET button.To cancel resetting the oil life,
press the or button on the
steering wheel to select CANCEL
on the display, and press the SEL/
RESET button.
If you do not complete the reset
procedure within 30 seconds af ter
selecting the reset mode, the mode
will be canceled automatically.
If you have the required service
perf ormed but do not reset the
display, or reset the display without
perf orming the service, the system
will not show the proper
maintenance intervals. This can lead
to serious mechanical problems
because you will no longer have an
accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
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Maintenance Minder
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Ì Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Acura
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed in accordance
with the intervals indicated by the
Multi-Inf ormation Display. 253
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310 311
325 314
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Oil and Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
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OIL DRAIN BOLT

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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .49
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Using LATCH .45
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Radiator Overheating . 345
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Radio/CD Sound System . 171
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Readiness Codes .349
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 320
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Rear View Mirror .122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 110
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 119
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Reminder Indicators .60
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Remote .128
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 306
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Fuses .352
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Light Bulbs .314
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Schedule .291
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Tires .325
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Wiper Blades .323 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Restraint, Child .36
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Reverse Gear Position . 266
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Roof Rack .259
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Rotation, Tire .327
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Saf ety Belts .10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 380
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Digital Radio . 181
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Seat Belts .10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioner . 22
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Cleaning .321
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21, 60 ...................
System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .142
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Seat Position Memory . 124
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Seat Ventilation .143
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Seats, Adjusting the .119
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Security System .200
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 267
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Paddle Shif ters .267
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Serial Number .364
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Service Intervals .291
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Service Manual .381
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Service Station Procedures . 249
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SH-AWD .272
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Torque Distribution Monitor . 272
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Indicator .65
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 265
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Shif t Lock Release .270
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Side Airbags .11, 30
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11,32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .32
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