winter tires Acura RL 2005 Owner's Manual

When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malf unction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are of the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
Deactivate the VSA system if you
need to drive with the compact spare
tire installed (see page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
This switch is at the right side of the
lef t vent. Press it to turn VSA on and
off. 336
326
VSA Of f Switch
VSA and Tire Sizes
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
282
VSA OFF SWITCH

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Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions. Mount snow chains on your tires
when required by driving conditions
or local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain
CH2612T
CONT INUED
Tires
Winter DrivingT ire Chains
Snow T ires
Maint enance
329

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Snow .329
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Specif ications .367
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Tools, Tire Changing . 337
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .272
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .283
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Emergency Wrecker . 360
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Equipment and Accessories . 284
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Weight Limit .283
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TPMS .277
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Trailer Loading .283
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Trailer Towing Tips .287
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .310
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Fluid Selection .310
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Identif ication Number . 364
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Shif ting the Automatic . 265
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Treadwear .336
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Trip Meter .70
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Trunk .117
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Emergency Opener . 118
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Opening the .117
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Open Monitor Indicator . 13,77
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Turn Signals .104 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .335
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 368
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Unleaded Gasoline .248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 307
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 258
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Vehicle Dimensions .366
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 364
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .281
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VSA System Indicator . 63,281
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VSA Activation Indicator . 63,281
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VSA Of f Switch .282
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Vehicle Storage .333
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VIN .364
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Viscosity, Oil .305
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55....................
Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 310
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Operation .102
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 111
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Alignment and Balance . 327
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Compact Spare .336
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Nut Wrench .338
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .146
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Operating the Power . 145
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Rear, Def ogger .110
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .102
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Def roster .165
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Washers .102
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .323
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Operation .102
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Summer/Winter Position . 103
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Worn Tires .326
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 360
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