fuel Acura RL 2008 Owner's Guide

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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Interf ace Dial .199,207,299
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Interior Lights .196
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .437
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Jack, Tire .436
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Jump Starting .441
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Keys .149
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Keyless Access System .163
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Keyless Access Remote .164
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Keyless Memory Settings .170
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Label, Certif ication .462
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Lane Change, Signaling .140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64 Lights
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Bulb Replacement .408
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Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
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Load Limit .379
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .151
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .151
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Childproof Door .154
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Fuel Fill Door .329
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Glove Box .189
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Power Door .152
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Trunk .153
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .157
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Low Coolant Level .333
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,447
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .464
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Luggage, Storing .339................... Neutral Gear Position .350
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New Vehicle Break-in .328
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .462
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Maintenance .385
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Main Items .395
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Minder .387 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .394
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Saf ety .386
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Sub Items .396
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,448
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Memory, Driving Position .160
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Message Display .78
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Message Indicator .68
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Methanol in Gasoline .328
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Mirrors, Adjusting .159
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Modif ications .337
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .338
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Moonroof .183-186
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MP3 .230
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Index
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .328
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil
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Change, How to .400
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Change, When to .387
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Checking Engine .333
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Lif e, Engine .387
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Pressure Indicator .62,447
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .399
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) .151
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .472
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Outside Mirrors .158
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Outside Temperature Indicator .73
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Overheating, Engine .444
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .394
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Oxygenated Fuels .328
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Paddle Shif ters .351
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Panel Brightness Control .145 ........................
Park Gear Position .350
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Parking .357
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Parking Brake .187
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .63,449
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Parking Over Things that Burn .474
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PAX System .426
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PGM-FI System .473
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Power Door Locks .152
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Power Socket Locations .192
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Power Windows .181
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating .444 .............
Radio/CD Sound System .207
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Readiness Codes .448
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .414
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Rear View Mirror .158
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Reclining the Seat Backs .155
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote .163
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .400
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Fuses .451
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Light Bulbs .408
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Schedule .387
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Tires .419
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Wiper Blades .417
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .333
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .350
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .159
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Rearview Camera .326
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Roof Rack .342
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Rotation, Tire .423
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.SH-AWD clutch case
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page ). 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
19.4 US gal (73
)
0.77 US qt (0.73
)
399
406 406
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