automatic transmission Acura RL 2007 User Guide

If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover next to the
shif t lever. Use a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver or a metal f ingernail
f ile to remove the cover. Caref ully
pry on the edge of the cover. Insert a built-in key into the shif t
lock release slot.
Push down on the built-in key, and
move the shift lever out of Park to
neutral.Remove the built-in key from the
shif t lock release slot, then
reinstall the cover. Make sure the
notchonthecoverisonthedriver’s
side. Press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
To release the reverse lockout,
move the shift lever from neutral
to reverse, then to Park.
3.
4.
5.6.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
349
COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including firmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
tran smission in Park. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.
When
driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shift down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer. If you must stop when facing uphill,
use the foot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When
climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning off, reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
ro ad to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shifts
frequently while going up a hill, shift
to D .
Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; turn the wheel to the left to
get the trailer to move to the left,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right. Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
455
3
bottom
Backing Up
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Parking
Driving on Hills
Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .380
....................
Maintenance Minder . 381
....................
Maintenance Record .391
..............................
Fluid Locations .393
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Engine Compartment Covers . 394
........................
Adding Engine Oil .395
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 396
..............................
Engine Coolant .398
....................
Windshield Washers .400
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 400
....................................
Brake Fluid .402
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 402
....................................
Timing Belt .403
.............................................
Lights .404
..................
DustandPollenFilter . 411
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 411
.....................................
Floor Mats .412
.................................
Wiper Blades .413
...........................................
Wheels .415
...............................................
Tires .415
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Checking the Battery . 423
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Vehicle Storage .425
477
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Ì Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Tires
Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes
Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
U.S.
Vehicles:
Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, efficient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all receipts
as proof of completion, and have the
person who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet for more
info rmation.
We recommend the use of Acura
parts and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their performan ce and durability. According
to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Acura
recommends that all maintenance
services be performed in accordance
with the intervals indicated by the
Multi-Info rmation Display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. 331
331
400 402
417
404
Maintenance Minder
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.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Î: The power steering f luid reservoir is located under the right compartment cover.
Fluid Locations
Maint enance
393
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Black cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID
(Red cap)
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them. If the washer f luid is low, a
‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator fan comes on, then
shut of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
bef ore going to step 2, but don’t
wait longer than 90 seconds.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
1.
2.
Windshield Washers
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washers, A utomatic T ransmission Fluid
400
NOTICE:
DIPSTICK
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
andrefilledwithnewfluidwhenthis
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
If youarenotsurehowtoaddfluid,
contact your dealer.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission as shown.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
5.
6.
3.
4.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
401
LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK
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Specif ications
460
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
193.6 in (4,917 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.60 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8 1.59 US gal (6.0
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
0.79 US qt (0.75
)
0.77 US qt (0.73)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear differential fluid
SH-AWD
differential
case
SH-AWD
clutch case
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles 19.4 US gal (73
)
0.16 US gal (0.58
) 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 443
............................
Jump Starting .437
..............................
Maintenance .423
..........................................
Cover .424
............................
Specif ications .461
..............................
Bef ore Driving .325..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .190
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .353
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 326
...........................................
Fluid .402
.......................................
Parking .187
.................
System Indicator . 63, 445
........................
Wear Indicators .352
.............................
Braking System .352
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 326
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .145
......................
Brights, Headlights .140
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .410
.................................
Fog Lights .408
...............
Front Position Lights . 407
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 407
.................................
Headlights .404
............................
Specif ications .461
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 406
....................................
Accessories .333
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .151
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 192
......................................
AcuraLink .297
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .278
...................................
Operation .280
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 395
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 27
............................
Air Conditioning .198
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .417
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .326
......................................
Antif reeze .398
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 64, 353
...................................
Operation .353
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .151
.........................................
Ashtrays .193
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Audio System .207 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .341
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 205
.......................
Automatic Lighting .141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 275
..............
Automatic Transmission . 343
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .460
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 400
.......................................
Shif ting .343
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .343
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Shif t Lever Positions . 343
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 348
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Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Daytime Running Lights .142
.......................................
Indicator .66
.................................
Dead Battery .437
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 476
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 146
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 204
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .460
....................................
Dimensions .460
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 400
..................................
Engine Oil .331
........................
Directional Signals .140
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 352
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .397
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 152
..................
Lockout Prevention . 152
.................
Monitor Indicator . 13,79
....................
Power Door Locks . 152
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 462
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .339
....................................
Economy .332 Driving Position Memory
........................................
System .160
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 411
..............................
Economy, Fuel .332
..................................
Emergencies .427
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 437
...........
Brake System Indicator . 445
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 432
.....
Charging System Indicator . 443
..................
Checking the Fuses . 449
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
............................
Jump Starting .437
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 443
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 444
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .446
..................
Overheated Engine . 440
.......................................
Towing .455
.........................
Emergency Brake .187
....................
Emergency Flashers .145
......................
Emergency Towing .455
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 154
.......................
Emissions Controls .468 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 471
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 342
...............
Compartment Covers . 394
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
.........................
If It Won’t Start .436
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 444
.........................................
Oil lif e .381
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 443
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 395
...............................
Overheating .440
............................
Specif ications .461
............................
Speed Limiter .348
.......................................
Starting .341
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 348
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .326
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 468
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .469
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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INDEX
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