tow Acura RL 2006 Owner's Guide

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper by pushing the right
corner edge of the cover with a
f inger until the cover comes out as
shown in the illustration.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
1.
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment. Emergency T owing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
421
Push
COVER
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.

Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench. Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire.
The cover is attached to the bumper
with a tether.
2.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
422
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
COVER
TETHER
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.

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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
439

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CONT INUED
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Def rosting the Windows .200
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Dif f erential Fluid .426
....................................
Dimensions .426
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Dimming the Headlights .136
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .368
..................................
Engine Oil .301
........................
Directional Signals .136
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .322
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Disposal of Used Oil .365
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .148
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Lockout Prevention .148
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Monitor Indicator .13,79
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Power Door Locks .148
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .428
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .309
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Economy .302
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .156
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Economy, Fuel .302..................................
Emergencies .393
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Battery, Jump Starting .403
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Brake System Indicator .411
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Changing a Flat Tire .398
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Charging System Indicator .409
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Checking the Fuses .415
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Hazard Warning Flashers .141
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Jump Starting .403
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .409
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .410
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .412
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Overheated Engine .406
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Towing .421
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Emergency Brake .183
....................
Emergency Flashers .141
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Emergency Towing .421
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150
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Emissions Controls .432
.............
Emissions Testing, State .435
Engine
............
Check Starting System .312
...............
Compartment Covers .362
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .70
.........................
If It Won’t Start .402Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,410
.........................................
Oil lif e .349
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,409
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Oil, What Kind to Use .363
...............................
Overheating .406
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Specif ications .427
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Speed Limiter .318
.......................................
Starting .311
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Engine Speed Limiter .318
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Ethanol in Gasoline .296
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .432
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .433
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .196
.........................................
Features .193
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 297
Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .393
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .428
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .296
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .365
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters .434
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .143
....................................
Timing Belt .371
....................................
Tire Chains .387
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .398
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
(TPMS) .335
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .387
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TPMS System Warning .335
...............................................
Tires .383
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Air Pressure .384
........................................
Chains .387
.........................
Checking Wear .384
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Compact Spare .397
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .428
......................................
Inf lation .383
..................................
Inspection .384
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Michelin PAX System .394
...................................
Replacing .386
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Rotating .385
...........................................
Snow .387
............................
Specif ications .427
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .398 Torque Distribution Monitor
.................................
(SH-AWD) .320
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .341
....
Equipment and Accessories .342
.............................
Weight Limit .341
.............................................
TPMS .335
.............................
Trailer Loading .341
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Trailer Towing Tips .345
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .368
...........................
Fluid Selection .369
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Identif ication Number .424
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Shif ting the Automatic .313
.....................................
Treadwear .397
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
..............................................
Trunk .149
..................
Emergency Opener .150
...............................
Opening the .149
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Open Monitor Indicator .13,79
..................................
Turn Signals .136.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .306
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Vehicle Dimensions .426
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .424
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .339
...
VSA Activation Indicator .65,339
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .340
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VSA System Indicator .65,339
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Vehicle Storage .392
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VIN .424
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Viscosity, Oil .363
Index
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .439
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .368
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Operation .134
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .143
............
Alignment and Balance .385
..........................
Compact Spare .397
...............................
Nut Wrench .399
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .178
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Operating the Power .177
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Rear, Def ogger .142
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .134
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Def roster .197
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Washers .134
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .381
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Operation .134
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Summer/Winter Position .135
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WMA .225....................................
Worn Tires .384
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .421
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XM Satellite Radio .213
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