charging Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

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Î The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
If equipped.
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Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LOW
FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.66)(P.64)(P.21,
62) (P.68)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.66)
/
(P.34, 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62,
443)
(P.62, 444)
(P.62, 443)
(P.67) (P.67, 365)
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR (P.64,
353)
ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65,
371)
(P.371) ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR
(P.69, 143)
(P.69) (P.66,
278)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63, 445)
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.35,
63)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running, or if a
‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
message is on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page .
This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your belt, the beeper sounds and the
indicator flashes. If you do not fasten
your seat belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator stops flashing
but remains on. If
your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
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79 443
443
444
Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
62
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed................
Driving with a Flat Tire .428
......................
Compact Spare Tire .431
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .432
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 436
................................
Jump Starting .437
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 440
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 443
..........
Charging System Indicator . 443
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 444
...............
Brake System Indicator . 445
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ....................................
Manually .446
..............................................
Fuses .447
..............................
Fuse Locations .452
......................
Emergency Towing .455
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 455
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
427
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Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en 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 off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on 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.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
1.
2.
3.
4. 331
395
455
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
443
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.
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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
................................
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
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 343
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 348
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Index
A
B
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Built-in-key .164
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .404
............................
Capacities Chart .460
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .335
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .234
.......................
CD Error Message .235
...................................
CD Changer .223
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Ceiling Lights .196
........................
Certif ication Label .458
.................................
Chains, Tires .420
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .432
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .396
......................................
When to .381
..........
Charging System Indicator .443
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .340
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .38
..........................................
Inf ants .43..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .39
.......................................
Child Seats .44
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
................
Childproof Door Locks .154
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts .411
...............
Climate Control System . 198
.........................
Clock, Setting the .273
........................
CO in the Exhaust .468
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 341
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .360
...................................
Operation .355
......................
Compact Spare Tire .431
...........................
Compass System .240
.................
Console Compartment . 191
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 474
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
........................................
Adding .398
....................................
Checking .331
.........................
Proper Solution .398
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .468
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 66
............
Cruise Control Operation . 275
...................................
Cup Holders .190
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 474
.........................
Customize Settings .81
...................................
ACC Setup .89
................
Door/Window Setup . 122
.......
KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
...........................
Lighting Setup .115
.................................
Meter Setup .94
...........................
Position Setup .103
........................
Setting to Default .85
...............................
Wiper Setup .133
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 60
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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Keys .149
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Keyless Access System .163
...............
Keyless Access Remote .164
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .170 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle .433
.......................................
Jack, Tire .432
................................
Jump Starting .437
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .293
.......................
Hood, Opening the .329
...........................................
Horn .5,136
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 458
Ignition ............................................
Keys .149
.........................................
Switch .151
............
Timing Control System . 469
......................
Immobilizer System .150
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........................................
Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) . 64, 353
Aduptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) . 69, 143
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 63, 445
................
Charging System . 62, 443
Collision Mitigation Brake ..............
System (CMBS) . 69, 360
.............................
Cruise Control .66 Electronically Controlled Power
........
Steering System (ECPS) . 68
.....................................
Fog Light .66
...................................
High Beam .66
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....
Keyless Access System . 68, 176
.....................................
Lights On .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure . 62, 443
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 67, 365
.............
Malfunc tion (MIL) . 62, 444
.......................................
Message .68
..............
Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
..................
Security System . 69, 274
......................................
SH-AWD .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .63
...............................................
SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .........................
Ac tivation . 65, 371
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43 ......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 415
.................................
Inside Mirror .158
.............................
Inspection, Tire .417
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 145
................
Interface Dial . 199, 207, 297
...............................
Interior Lights .196
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Introduction .i
Index
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