wheel alignment Acura RL 2009 Owner's Manual

In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the multi-information display. Move
the tires to the positions shown in
the illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked. The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of each wheel.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
CONT INUED
Tires
T ire Maintenance Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
Maint enance
485
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front Front
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
2009 RL

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XM Satellite Radio .229
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Vehicle Storage .492
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VIN .522
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Viscosity, Oil .458
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Voice Control System .304
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .539
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .464
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Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .148
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Alignment and Balance .485
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Compact Spare .494
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Nut Wrench .496
Windows
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Auto Reverse .186
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Operating the Power .185
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Rear, Def ogger .147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
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Def roster .207
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Washers .137 Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades .478
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Operation .137
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Summer/Winter Position .139
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WMA .243
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Worn Tires .483
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .519
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