parking brake Acura RL 2009 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.
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.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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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Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake.
Remove the battery cover (see
page ), then remove the
secondary under-hood f use box
cover f rom the positive ( )
terminal on the battery.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
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2.
3.
4.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
501
COVER
BOOSTER BATTERY
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood,
turn of f the engine. Wait until
you see no more signs of steam
or spray, then open the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
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4.
5.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
503
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. You will see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message on
the multi-information display. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
f eels normal. If it does, check the
brake f luid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. If you do
not release the parking brake, the
indicator will stay on, and you will
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING
BRAKE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
508
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .62,506
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Jump Starting .500
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Maintenance .489
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Cover .491
............................
Specif ications .525
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Bef ore Driving .383 ..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21
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Beverage Holders .194
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.355
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Booster Seats .53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .417
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Break-in, New Linings .384
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Fluid .466
.......................................
Parking .191
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System Indicator .63,508
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Wear Indicators .416
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Braking System .416
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Break-in, New Vehicle .384
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .146
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .475
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Fog Lights .472
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Front Parking Lights .471
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Front Side Marker Lights .471
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Headlights .469
............................
Specif ications .525
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Turn Signal Lights .470,474
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Accessories .393
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) .152
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Accessory Power Sockets .197
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AcuraLink .338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....................................
Indicator .319
...................................
Operation .321
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .144
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Additives, Engine Oil .458
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Airbag (SRS) .11,27
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Air Conditioning .204
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Air Pressure, Tires .482
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Alcohol in Gasoline .385
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Antif reeze .461
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .64,417
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Operation .417
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .280
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .152
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Audio System .213 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .403
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Automatic Climate Control .211
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Automatic Lighting .141
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
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Automatic Speed Control .316
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Automatic Transmission .405
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Capacity,Fluid.524
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Checking Fluid Level .464
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Shif ting .405
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .405
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Shif t Lever Positions .406
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Shif t Lock Release .407
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Auxiliary Input Jack .277
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Keys .150
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Keyless Access System .166
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Keyless Access Remote .167
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Keyless Memory Settings .173
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .522
Ignition
............................................
Keys .150
.........................................
Switch .152
............
Timing Control System .533
......................
Immobilizer System .151
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64,417
Adaptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) .69,144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63,508
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Charging System .62,506
Collision Mitigation Brake
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System (CMBS) .69,424
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Cruise Control .66
Electronically Controlled Power
........
Steering System (ECPS) .68
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Fog Light .65
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High Beam .65
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Keyless Access System .68,179 .....................................
Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62,506
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator .67,429
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Malf unction (MIL) .62,507
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Message .68
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Seat Belt Reminder .21,62
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Security System .69,315
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SH-AWD .66
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Side Airbag Of f .63
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SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .64
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................
Activation .65,435
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
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Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .480
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Inside Mirror .161
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Inspection, Tire .483
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .146 ................
Interf ace Dial .205,213,338
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Interior Lights .200
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .496
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Jack, Tire .495
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Jump Starting .500
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Label, Certif ication .522
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Lane Change, Signaling .140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64
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J
K
L
V
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Park Gear Position .406
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Parking .415
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Parking Brake .191
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .63,508
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Parking Over Things that Burn .415
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PGM-FI System .533
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Power Door Locks .153
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Power Socket Locations .197
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Power Windows .185
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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 .503
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Radio/CD Sound System .213 ...........................
Readiness Codes .507
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .474
..........................
Rear View Mirror .161
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Rear Window Def ogger .147
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Reclining the Seat Backs .156
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Reminder Indicators .62
...........................................
Remote .166
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .459
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Fuses .510
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Light Bulbs .468
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Schedule .445
...........................................
Tires .480
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Wiper Blades .478
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .389
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .406
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .162
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Rearview Camera .381
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Roof Rack .398
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Rotation, Tire .485 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10,21
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Safety Defects, Reporting .540
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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
.................
Satellite Digital Radio .229
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Seat Belts .10,21
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .476
.............................
e-pretensioner .24
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17,22
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Seat Heaters .181
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Seat Position Memory .163
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