tire pressure Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

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You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important. Excessive
speed is a maj or factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
A
seat belt is your best protection in
all typ es of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat (see
pages ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either. While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt Control Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Restrain All Children Don’t Drink and Drive Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
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Î The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
If equipped.
:
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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Pull to the side of the road when it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display(seepage ).Takeyour
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more information, see page .
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates the differential
temperature is too high.
You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
If
the indicator blinks while driving,
pull to the side of the road when it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
If
it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicl e’s tires are extremely low on
pressure. Check
the tire pressure monitor on
the multi -information display and
determine the cause (see page ).
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
info rmation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
info rmation, see page .
Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by an Acura dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer. For more information, see
page .
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If equipped
SH-A WD Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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This monitor shows how much
to rque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more information, see
page . Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown
on the multi-info rmation
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The display changes as
shown.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more information, see
page . You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your cell
phone.
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350
Multi-Inf ormation Display
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
Tire Pressure Monitor
HandsFreeLink
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Canada
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Push in the CRUISE button or the
ACC button (models with adaptive
cruise control) on the steering
wheel. The CRUISE MAIN or
green ACC indicator (models with
ACC) indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
To switch from ACC to cruise
control, press the distance button on the steering wheel, and hold it
f or 1 second (see page ).
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
icon appears on the multi-
inf ormation display to show the
system is now activated.
When cruise control is on while
driving, the SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor and the tire
pressure monitor are not shown
on the multi-information display.
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On models with adaptive cruise
control
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features
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RES/
ACCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON
SET/
DECEL
BUTTON
Non-ACC model is shown
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability. Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Non-Acura wheels can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and are not
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Herearesomeexamples: Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the SH-AWD system, the
vehicle stability assist (VSA) system,
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), the collision mitigation
brake system (CMBS), and facts you
need if you are planning to tow a
trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive .340
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Starting the Engine .341
Check Starting System .................................
Message .342
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Automatic Transmission . 343
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SH-AWD System .350
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Parking .351
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Braking System .352
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Anti-lock Brakes(ABS) . 353
Collision Mitigation Brake System
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(CMBS) .355
Tire Pressure ...
Monitoring System (TPMS) . 365
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ........................................
System .371
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Towing a Trailer .373
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Towing Your Vehicle . 378
Driving
Driving
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. Check
the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and
adjustmen ts before you drive
your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inform ation
display (see pages , and ).
Visually
check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Check
the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
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Preparing to Drive
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When the CMBS is on, the radar
sensor constantly scans for vehicles
ahead of you. This means that
driving on a ro ad with a few or no
vehicles could cause a CHECK
CMBS RADAR SENSOR message to
appear on the multi-information
display. This is normal and not a
cause for concern. The
radar sensor may not always
scan as intended. Here are two
examples:
Thetiresarenotcorrectly
maintained. Always make sure the
tire pressures are correct (see
page ), and that the tires are
the correct size and in good
condition (see Tires on page ).
Your
vehicle is tilted because of a
heavy load in the rear or from
modifications to the suspension.
Do not overload your vehicle (see
Carrying Cargo on page ), and
do not make any modifi cations to
the suspension (see Accessories
and Modifications on page ).
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Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)
Driving
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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes significantly low, the
sensor in that tire immediately sends
a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator in the
instrumental panel and the
appropriate tire position indicator on
thetirepressuremonitoronthe
multi-info rmation display (see page
)tocomeon. For
example, if you check and fill
your tires in a warm area, then drive
in extremely cold weather, the tire
pressure will be lower than
measured and could be underinflated
and cause the low tire pressure
indicator to come on. Or, if you
check and adjust your tire pressure
in cooler conditions, and drive into
extremely hot conditions, the tire
maybecomeoverinflated.However,
the low tire pressure indicator will
not come on if the tires are
overinflated.
When
the low tire pressure indicator
is on, one or more of your tires is
signifi cantly underinflated. The
multi-information display also shows
a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message (see page ). You should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressu re as indicated on the
vehicl e’s tire information placard.
Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to
ov erheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-infl ation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Becausetirepressure variesby
temperature and other conditions,
the low tire pressure indicator may
come on unexpectedly. Refer to page for tire inflation
guidelines.
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
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