trunk Acura RL 2008 Owner's Guide

Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Open the trunk, and fold the trunk
floor forward.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and
remove the spacer cone. Then
take the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Models without Michelin PAX System
Changing a Flat Tire
436
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL CASE JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the f lat
tire.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Wrap the spacer cone and spare
tire wing bolt with cloth or paper,
and store them in the spare tire
well.Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Refer to
(see page ).
14.
13.
15.16.
17.
18. 372
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
439
WING BOLT SPACER CONE
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.If the f uel f ill door release button
does not work, use the release lever
inside the lef t maintenance lid in the
trunk.To open the f uel f ill door, pull the
release lever rearward.
Brake System Indicator, Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
Manually
450
LID
RELEASE LEVER
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
465
Lights
Fuses Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V
12 V
60 W
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 3.54x3.58in(89x93mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.0 : 1
IZFR6K11
SKJ20DR-M11
SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk light 12 V 5 W 2CP 2W
8W
8W
5W
55 W
21 W
21 W
3CP
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S).
Interior
Under-hood Capacity 12 V 12 V72 AH/20 HR
55 AH/5 HR
See page453and454or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page452or the fuse box
cover. 12 V 21 W
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/50R17 98V
245-680R460A 102V T155/70D17 110M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
1 : Michelin PAX system model
2 : If equipped
(HB3)
(Amber)
(5W) (Amber)
(H11)
On model without adaptive front lighting system
1:
2: (Amber)
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2
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .334
..................................
Emergencies .431
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .441
...........
Brake System Indicator .449
................
Changing a Flat Tire .436
.....
Charging System Indicator .447
..................
Checking the Fuses .453 .......
Hazard Warning Flashers .145
............................
Jump Starting .441
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .447
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .448
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .450
..................
Overheated Engine .444
.......................................
Towing .459
.........................
Emergency Brake .187
....................
Emergency Flashers .145
......................
Emergency Towing .459
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener .154
.......................
Emissions Controls .472
........................
Emissions Testing .475
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .4,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .142
.......................................
Indicator .65
.................................
Dead Battery .440
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .480
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .146
..............
Def rosting the Windows .204
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .464
....................................
Dimensions .464
.............
Dimming the Headlights .140
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .404
..................................
Engine Oil .333 ........................
Directional Signals .140
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .358
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .401
Doors
............
Locking and Unlocking .152
..................
Lockout Prevention .152
.................
Monitor Indicator .13,79
....................
Power Door Locks .152
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .466
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .345
....................................
Economy .336
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .415
.........................
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 Def ault .85
...............................
Wiper Setup .133
Index
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INDEX
III
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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
...............................
Interior Lights .196
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .437
.......................................
Jack, Tire .436
................................
Jump Starting .441
................................................
Keys .149
................
Keyless Access System .163
...............
Keyless Access Remote .164
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .170
.......................
Label, Certif ication .462
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .140
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
........................
Lights On Indicator .64 Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .408
.......................................
Indicator .61
......................................
Position .140
................................
Turn Signal .140
.....................................
Load Limit .379
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .151
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .151
........................
Childproof Door .154
............................
Fuel Fill Door .329
..................................
Glove Box .189
...............................
Power Door .152
.........................................
Trunk .153
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover .157
........................
Low Coolant Level .333
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,447
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .464
..........................
Luggage, Storing .339................... Neutral Gear Position .350
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .328
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .462
..................................
Maintenance .385
................................
Main Items .395
........................................
Minder .387 Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .394
..........................................
Saf ety .386
...................................
Sub Items .396
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,448
...........
Memory, Driving Position .160
.............................
Message Display .78
..........................
Message Indicator .68
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .328
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .159
.................................
Modif ications .337
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .338
................................
Moonroof .183-186
................................................
MP3 .230
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Index
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Trunk .153
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Emergency Opener .154
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Opening the .153
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Open Monitor Indicator .13,79
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Turn Signals .140
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .340
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .464
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .462
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .377
...
VSA Activation Indicator .65,377
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .378
........
VSA System Indicator .65,377
.............................
Vehicle Storage .429
.................................................
VIN .462 ..................................
Viscosity, Oil .399
...................
Voice Control System .265
......................
XM Satellite Radio .217
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .431
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .466
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .328
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .401 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .57
....................
Warranty Coverages .479
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .404
...................................
Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .147
............
Alignment and Balance .423
..........................
Compact Spare .435
...............................
Nut Wrench .437
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .182
................
Operating the Power .181
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .146
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
...................................
Def roster .201
.....................................
Washers .137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .417 ...................................
Operation .137
........
Summer/Winter Position .139
..............................................
WMA .230
....................................
Worn Tires .421
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .459
:: U.S. only
Canada only
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