sport Acura RL 2008 User Guide

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
P
R V
DOT
245
50
17 98
B97R
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Maximum Tire Load (2)
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P245/50R17 98V
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Saf ety Belts .10,21
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Safety Defects, Reporting .480
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Satellite Digital Radio .217
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Seat Belts .10,21
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .415
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e-pretensioner .24
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17,22
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Seat Heaters .178
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Seat Position Memory .160
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Seat Ventilation .179
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Seats, Adjusting the .155 ............................
Security System .276
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode .351
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Paddle Shif ters .351
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Serial Number .462
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Service Intervals .387
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Service Manual, Purchasing .481
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Service Station Procedures .329
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
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(SH-AWD) .356
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Torque Distribution Monitor .356
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Indicator .66
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .349
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Shif t Lock Release .354
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Side Airbags .11,32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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How Your Side Airbags Work .32
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Side Curtain Airbags .11,34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .411
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Signaling Turns .140
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Snow Tires .424
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Sound System .207 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .435
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Specif ications .465
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Specif ication Charts .464
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Speed Limiter .354
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Spotlights .196
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .26
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Additional Safety Precautions .37
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How the SRS Indicator Works .34
How Your Airbags
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Work .29,32,34
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SRS Components .26
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SRS Service .36
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SRS Indicator .34,63
START (Ignition Switch
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Position) .151
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Starting the Engine .347
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Auto Control Mode .347
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude .347
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With a Dead Battery .441
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .444
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .147
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .151
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Position Memory .160
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