Acura RL 2010 Owner's Manual

...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 142
.......................................
Indicator .65
.....................................
Built-in-key .167
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .463
............................
Capacities Chart .518
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .389
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .274
.......................
CD Error Message .271
...................................
CD Changer .236
................................
Ceiling Lights .200
........................
Certif ication Label .516
.................................
Chains, Tires .481
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .489
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .453
......................................
When to .439
..........
Charging System Indicator . 500
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 396
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
..........................................
Inf ants .43 ..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
.......................................
Child Seats .43
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .470
....................
Client Service Of f ice .532
...............
Climate Control System . 204
.........................
Clock, Setting the .313
........................
CO in the Exhaust .526
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 397
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .418
...................................
Operation .413
......................
Compact Spare Tire .488
...........................
Compass System .281
.................
Console Compartment . 195
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 532
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
........................................
Adding .455
....................................
Checking .383
.........................
Proper Solution .455
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .526
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 65
............
Cruise Control Operation . 316
...................................
Cup Holders .194
.........................
Customize Settings .81
...................................
ACC Setup .89
................
Door/Window Setup . 122
.......
KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
...........................
Lighting Setup .115
.................................
Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .85
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Wiper Setup .133
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Fan, Interior .206
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Features .203
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Dead Battery .493
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 534
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 210
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .518
....................................
Dimensions .518
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 458
..................................
Engine Oil .383
........................
Directional Signals .140
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 410
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .454
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 153
..................
Lockout Prevention . 153
.................
Monitor Indicator . 13,79
....................
Power Door Locks . 153
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .395
....................................
Economy .384
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .163
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 470..............................
Economy, Fuel .384
..................................
Emergencies .487
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 494
...........
Brake System Indicator . 502
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 489
.....
Charging System Indicator . 500
..................
Checking the Fuses . 506
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
............................
Jump Starting .494
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 500
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 501
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .503
..................
Overheated Engine . 497
.......................................
Towing .513
.........................
Emergency Brake .191
....................
Emergency Flashers .146
......................
Emergency Towing .513
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
.......................
Emissions Controls .526
........................
Emissions Testing .529
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 398
...............
Compartment Covers . 450 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
.........................
If It Won’t Start .493
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 501
.........................................
Oil lif e .439
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 452
...............................
Overheating .497
............................
Specif ications .519
............................
Speed Limiter .401
.......................................
Starting .397
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 401
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .379
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 526
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .527
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 379
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .470
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Oil .453
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 489
.....................................
Floor Mats .471
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 458
..........................................
Brake .460
..........................
Power Steering .460
..................
Windshield Washer . 458
.....................................
Fog Lights .142
........................
Four-way Flashers .146
............................
Front Airbags .11, 29
......................................
Front Seat .156
....................................
Adjusting .156
.......................................
Heaters .181
...................................
Airbags .11, 29
...........................
Air Ventilation .182
.................................................
Fuel .378
......................
Fill Door and Cap .379
...........................................
Gauge .70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 378Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .503
...............................
Oxygenated .379
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .379
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .380
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .506
................
Gas Mileage Improving . 385
.........................................
Gasoline .378
...........................................
Gauge .70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 378
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .379
................
Gas Station Procedures . 379
.............................................
Gauges .70
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .432
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 399
......................................
Glove Box .193
...........................
GPS initialization .299
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .432 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 463
.......
HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights Adaptive Front Lighting Syste m
......................................
(AFS) .144
........................................
Aiming .462
..................
Automatic Lighting . 141
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 65
....................
Lights On Indicator .64
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 140
.......................
Reminder Chime .140
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 463
..........
High beams, Turning on . 140
...................................
Washer .138
............................
Head Restraints .157
...............................
Heated Mirror .162
...................................
Heater, Seat .181
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 397
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .334
.......................
Hood, Opening the .381
...........................................
Horn .5,136
Bluetooth
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Keys .150
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Keyless Access System . 166
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Keyless Access Remote . 167
...........
Keyless Memory Settings . 173
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 516
Ignition ............................................
Keys .150
.........................................
Switch .152
............
Timing Control System . 527
......................
Immobilizer System .151
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........................................
Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64, 411
Adaptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) . 69,144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 502
................
Charging System . 62,500
Collision Mitigation Brake ..............
System (CMBS) . 69,418
.............................
Cruise Control .66
Electronically Controlled Power ........
Steering System (ECPS) . 68
.....................................
Fog Light .65
...................................
High Beam .65
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....
Keyless Access System . 68,179 .....................................
Lights On .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure . 62,500
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
.............
Malf unction (MIL) . 62,501
.......................................
Message .68
..............
Seat Belt Reminder . 21,62
..................
Security System . 69,315
......................................
SH-AWD .66
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .63
...............................................
SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .........................
Activation .65, 429
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 474
.................................
Inside Mirror .161
.............................
Inspection, Tire .477
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 146................
Interf ace Dial . 205,213,337
...............................
Interior Lights .200
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 490
.......................................
Jack, Tire .489
................................
Jump Starting .494
.......................
Label, Certif ication .516
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 140
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .463
.......................................
Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
.....................................
Load Limit .431
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 152
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 152
........................
Childproof Door .155
............................
Fuel Fill Door .379
..................................
Glove Box .193
...............................
Power Door .153
.........................................
Trunk .154
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
........................
Low Coolant Level .383
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 518
..........................
Luggage, Storing .389
..................................
Maintenance .437
................................
Main Items .447
........................................
Minder .439 Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .446
..........................................
Saf ety .438
...................................
Sub Items .448
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,501
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 163
.............................
Message Display . 78
..........................
Message Indicator . 68
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 70
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 379
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .161
.................................
Modif ications .387
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 388
................................
Moonroof .187-190
................................................
MP3 .243
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 400
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 378
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 516 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 378
.........................................
Odometer .72
...............................
Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .453
......................
Change, When to .439
......................
Checking Engine .383
...............................
Lif e, Engine .439
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,500
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .452
.....
ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .526
............................
Outside Mirrors .161
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
....................
Overheating, Engine .497
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 446
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .379
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .403
............
Panel Brightness Control . 146
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Park Gear Position .400
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Parking .409
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Parking Brake .191
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63,502
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 409
.............................
PGM-FI System .527
........................
Power Door Locks .153
...............
Power Socket Locations . 197
............................
Power Windows .185
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 52
.........
Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
.............................
Using LATCH .47 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 21
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 534
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.................
Satellite Digital Radio . 229
...................................
Seat Belts .10, 21
...............
Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .470
.............................
e-pretensioner .24
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
................................
Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
...................
System Components . 21
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
..................................
Seat Heaters .181
..................
Seat Position Memory . 163
...................
Radiator Overheating . 497
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 213...........................
Readiness Codes .501
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 468
..........................
Rear View Mirror .161
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 147
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 156
.......................
Reminder Indicators .62
...........................................
Remote .166
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 453
..........................................
Fuses .504
................................
Light Bulbs .462
....................................
Schedule .439
...........................................
Tires .474
.............................
Wiper Blades .472
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 383
...............................
Restraint, Child .38
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 400
............
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . 162
..........................
Rearview Camera .375
......................................
Roof Rack .392
................................
Rotation, Tire .479
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 487
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 526
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .528
.......................
Temperature Gauge .70
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
....................
Temperature, Outside . 73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.........................
Seat Ventilation .182
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .156
............................
Security System .315
.....
Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 405
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .403
...............................
Serial Number .516
...........................
Service Intervals .439
......
Service Manual, Purchasing . 535
.........
Service Station Procedures . 379
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ...........................
(SH-AWD
) .407
..
Torque Distribution Monitor . 407
.......................................
Indicator . 66
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 399
........................
Shif t Lock Release .401
..............................
Side Airbags .11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
................
Side Curtain Airbags . 11,34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .465
.............................
Signaling Turns .140
.....................................
Snow Tires .481 ................................
Sound System .213
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .488
............................
Specif ications .519
.....................
Specif ication Charts .518
................................
Speed Limiter .401
.......................................
Spotlights .200
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .29, 32,34
........................
SRS Components .26
..................................
SRS Service .36
.............................
SRS Indicator .34 ,63
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .152
.......................
Starting the Engine .397
...................
Auto Control Mode . 397
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .397
................
With a Dead Battery . 494
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 497
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .148
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152......................
Position Memory .163
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .136
...................
Stereo Sound System . 213
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .486
......................................
Sun Visors .196
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 26
......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .34, 63
...................
System Components . 26
..................................
Synthetic Oil .453
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 390
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Vehicle Dimensions .518
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 516
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .429
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,429
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .430
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,429
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .487
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 520
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .378
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 454
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters .528
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .148
....................................
Timing Belt .461
....................................
Tire Chains .481
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 489
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 423,524
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .423
...........
TPMS System Warning . 423
...............................................
Tires .474
..............................
Air Pressure .476
........................................
Chains .481
.........................
Checking Wear .477
..........................
Compact Spare .488
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
......................................
Inf lation .474
..................................
Inspection .477
.....................................
Labeling .522
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
......................
Pressure Monitor .425
........
Pressure Monitor System . 423
...................................
Replacing .479 ......................................
Rotating .479
...........................................
Snow .481
............................
Specif ications .519
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 489
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .407
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .431
....
Equipment and Accessories . 432
.............................
Weight Limit .431
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .423
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .524
.....................
Warning Message .427
.............................
Trailer Loading .431
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .435
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .458
...........................
Fluid Selection .459
..............
Identif ication Number . 517
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 399
.............................
Treadwear .477, 488
.......................................
Trip Meter .72 ..............................................
Trunk .154
..................
Emergency Opener . 155
...............................
Opening the .154
.......
Open Monitor Indicator . 13,79
..................................
Turn Signals .140
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Vehicle Storage .486
.................................................
VIN .516
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Viscosity, Oil .452
...................
Voice Control System . 304
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages .533
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 458
...................................
Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 148
............
Alignment and Balance . 479
..........................
Compact Spare .488
...............................
Nut Wrench .490
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .186
................
Operating the Power . 185
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
...................................
Def roster .207
.....................................
Washers .137 Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .472
...................................
Operation .137
........
Summer/Winter Position . 139
..............................................
WMA .243
....................................
Worn Tires .477
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 513
.....................................
XM
Radio .229
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
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 ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
Rear:
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case0.77 US qt (0.73
)
SH-AWD clutch case 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
19.4 US gal (73
)
Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) only.
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
452
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