dead battery Acura RL 2006 User Guide

To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er tofor more
inf ormation (see page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, or if you see
a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display, it means one of
the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go of f as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Tighten the cap until it clicks at least
once (see page ). Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving. 298
435State
Emissions T esting
Readiness Code
Malf unction Indicator L amp
410
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
435

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Bulbs, Halogen .372
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Capacities Chart .426
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .305
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .228
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CD Error Message .229
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CD Changer .219
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Ceiling Lights .192
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Certif ication Label .424
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Chains, Tires .387
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Changing a Flat Tire .398
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .364
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When to .349
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Charging System Indicator .62,409
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .310
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .38
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Inf ants .42..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .39
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Child Seats .44
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Childproof Door Locks .150
Cleaning
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Seat Belts .379
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Climate Control System .194
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CO in the Exhaust .432
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Cold Weather, Starting in .311
Collision Mitigation Brake System
(CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .329
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Operation .325
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Compact Spare Tire .397
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Console Compartment .187
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Consumer Inf ormation .438
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .366
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Checking .301.........................
Proper Solution .366
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Temperature Gauge .70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .432
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Cruise Control Indicator .66
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Cruise Control Operation .234
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Cup Holders .186
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Customer Service Of f ice .438
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Customize Settings .81
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Door/Window Setup .119
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup .105
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Lighting Setup .112
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Meter Setup .91
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Position Setup .100
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Setting to Def ault .82
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Wiper Setup .130
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .138
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Indicator .66
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Dead Battery .403
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .440
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Def ogger, Rear Window .142
Index
D
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Seats, Adjusting the .151
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Security System .233
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode .315
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Paddle Shif ters .315
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Serial Number .424
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Service Intervals .349
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 441
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Service Station Procedures . 297
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SH-AWD .320
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Torque Distribution Monitor . 320
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Indicator .67
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 313
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Shif t Lock Release .318
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Side Airbags .11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11,34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .375
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Signaling Turns .136
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Snow Tires .387
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Sound System .203 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .397
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Specif ications .427
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Specif ications Charts . 426
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Speed Limiter .318
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Spotlights .192
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .29, 32,34
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SRS Components .26
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SRS Service .36
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SRS Indicator .34 ,63
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .147
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Starting the Engine .311
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Auto Control Mode . 311
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .311
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With a Dead Battery . 403
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State Emissions Testing . 435
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 406
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .143
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 147......................
Position Memory .156
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .230
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Stereo Sound System . 203
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Storing Your Vehicle .392
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Sun Visors .188
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 26
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Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .34 ,63
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil .363
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 393
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 428
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Emissions Control Systems . 432
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .434
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 202
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Temperature, Outside . 73
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
Index
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