service indicator Acura RL 2006 User Guide

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, or if you
see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the battery is
not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a dealer or a service station
where you can get technical
assistance.
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421
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
409
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. You will see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message on
the multi-information display. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
f eels normal. If it does, check the
brake f luid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. If you do
not release the parking brake, the
indicator will stay on, and you will
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING
BRAKE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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U.S. Canada

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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
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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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