steering Acura RL 2007 Workshop Manual

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
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Maintenance Minder . 381
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Maintenance Record .391
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Fluid Locations .393
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Engine Compartment Covers . 394
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Adding Engine Oil .395
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 396
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Engine Coolant .398
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Windshield Washers .400
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 400
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Brake Fluid .402
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Power Steering Fluid . 402
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Timing Belt .403
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Lights .404
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DustandPollenFilter . 411
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 411
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Floor Mats .412
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Wiper Blades .413
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Wheels .415
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Tires .415
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Checking the Battery . 423
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Vehicle Storage .425
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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One
of the most convenient and
important features of the multi-
info rmation display on your vehicle
is the maintenance minder.
Based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil life.
The system also displays the code
for other scheduled maintenance
items needing service.
To see the remaining engine oil life
displayed on the lower right corner
on the multi-information display as a
percentage, turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, and press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
lifeappears(seepage ). The remaining engine oil lif e is
displayed according to the table
shown below.
Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 91% 90% 81%
80% 71%
70% 61%
60% 51%
50% 41%
40% 31%
30% 21%
20% 16%
15% 11%10% 6% 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
15%
10% 5%
0%
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Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE
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The
message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
When the remaining engine oil life is
15 to 6 percent, the multi-info rmation
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ message along with the
maintenance schedule code
indicating the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change.
Refer to page and for a
complete list of the maintenance
main items and sub items. Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e. The message
‘‘OIL LIFE’’ along with the
percentage of oil lif e remaining and
the maintenance item code(s),
appear on the lower part of the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Maintenance Minder
382
MESSAGE
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM REMAINING
ENGINE OIL LIFE
MAINTENANCE
ITEM CODE (S)
MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM (S)
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The
message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
When the remaining engine oil life is
1 to 5 percent, the multi-information
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ message with the
maintenance items. When you see
this message have the indicated
maintenance performed as soon as
possible. Press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil life. The message
‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’, along with
‘‘5%’’, and the maintenance item
code(s) are displayed on the lower
part of the multi-information display
when the calculated engine oil lif e is
1 to 5 percent (see page ). 381
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
383
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Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel for
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil life reset
mode will be shown on the multi-
information display.
To reset the engine oil life, press
the or button on the steering
wheel to select RESET on the
display, and press the SEL/
RESET button. To
cancel resetting the oil life,
press the or button on the
steering wheel to select CANCEL
on the display, and press the SEL/
RESET button.
If you do not comple te the reset
procedure within 30 seconds after
selecting the reset mode, the mode
will be cancel ed automatically.
Your
dealer will reset the display
after completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
follows:
If the oil life minder is not
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until it is.
Turn
the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
1.
2.
3.
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Maintenance Minder
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U.S.
CANADA
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Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the oil lif e minder as previously
described.
The message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
If the indicated maintenance service
is not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e reaches 0 %, the multi-
inf ormation display will show the
message ‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’
and the maintenance item code(s).
This message is displayed when the
total mileage is less than 10 miles
(f or U.S. models)/10 km (f or
Canadian models) af ter the engine
oillifebecame0%. Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e minder. The
message ‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’,
along with ‘‘0%’’, and the
maintenance item code are displayed
on the lower part of the multi-
inf ormation display when the
calculated engine oil lif e is 0 percent.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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And also, the percentage ‘‘0’’ keeps
blinking on the display.
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0 %, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
thetotalmileageaftertheremaining
oillifebecame0%,andthe
maintenance item code(s).This message is displayed when you
drive over 10 miles (f or U.S. models)
or 10 km (f or Canadian models)
af ter seeing the 0 % message.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as previously described.
The message will be canceled if the
or buttononthesteeringwheel
is pressed. Press the or button
to see the message again.
This particular message is displayed
whenthemileageaftertheengineoil
lifebecame0%reaches10miles(for
U.S. models)/10 km (f or Canadian
models).
The maximum total mileage shown
with this message is ‘‘9999 mile’’ (f or
U.S. models) or ‘‘9999 km’’ (f or
Canadian models).
Maintenance Minder
386
TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE
U.S.
CANADA MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S)
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the disp lay is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance messages in the Multi-Information
Display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
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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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After removing the right engine
compartment cover (see page ),
check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Replace the brake f luid every 3 years,
independent of mileage.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
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Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Brake Fluid
402
MAX MIN UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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