hand brake Acura RL 2010 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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2:
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4: Canadian models only
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140,
142) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.71)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.137) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT
VENTILATION
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS(P.138)
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLSBLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
HORN
DISTANCE
BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.145)
(P.148) (P.278)(P.
304 ) (P.328,
333) (P.182)
(P.181)/
(P.316)/
(P.
162 )
(P.147)/
(P.146)
(P.146)
(P.161) (P.319,
324)
(P
.403)
(P.416)
(P.430)
(P.354)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped. Canadian models only
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2:
3:
4:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHORN
(P.138)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
(P.140,142) INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
35)
(P.137)
BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINKBUTTONS HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P.71)
(P.145)
(P.148) (P.278)(P.304)(P.182)(P.
181 )/
(P.316)/
(P.162)
(P.147)/
(P.
146 )
(P.146)
(P.328,333) (P.
319 ,324 )
(P.403)
(P.416)
(P.430)
(P.354)DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.161)
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Bef ore installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the f inal
installation. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system. 504
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
387
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability. Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Herearesomeexamples:
Non-Acura wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD
)system,
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system, the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), the collision
mitigation brake system (CMBS),
and f acts you need if you are
planning to tow a trailer. ........................
Preparing to Drive .396
.......................
Starting the Engine .397
Check Starting System .................................
Message .398
..............
Automatic Transmission . 399
Driving with the Paddle ...................................
Shif ters .403
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 403
..............
Sequential Shif t Mode . 405
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive .................
(SH-AWD
) System . 407
...........................................
Parking .409
.............................
Braking System .410
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 411
Collision Mitigation Brake ........................
System (CMBS) .413
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .423
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 429
...........................
Towing a Trailer .431
...................
Towing Your Vehicle . 436
Driving
Driving
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The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. See ‘‘
’’ in the next column f or
additional gear inf ormation. Do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or
af f ect vehicle handling.
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Driving Saf ely With a T railerMaking T urns and Braking
Driving on
Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; turn the wheel to the lef t to
get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to S
position, or use the paddle shif ters to
the lower gear (3, 2 or 1) in the S
position. When towing a trailer, do
not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and remember,
it will take longer to slow down and
stop when towing a trailer. 513
bottom
Backing Up
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Parking
Driving on Hills
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle
436
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 500
............................
Jump Starting .494
..............................
Maintenance .483
..........................................
Cover .485
............................
Specif ications .519
..............................
Bef ore Driving .377 ..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .194
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .411
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 378
...........................................
Fluid .460
.......................................
Parking .191
.................
System Indicator . 63, 502
........................
Wear Indicators .410
.............................
Braking System .410
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 378
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .146
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .469
.................................
Fog Lights .466
................
Front Parking Lights . 465
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 465
.................................
Headlights .463
............................
Specif ications .519
............
Turn Signal Lights . 464,468
....................................
Accessories .387
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .152
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 197
....................................
AcuraLink
. 337
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .319
...................................
Operation .321
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .144
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 452
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 26
............................
Air Conditioning .204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .476
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .379
......................................
Antif reeze .455
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 411
...................................
Operation .411
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 280
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .152
................................
Audio System .213 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .397
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 211
.......................
Automatic Lighting .141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 316
..............
Automatic Transmission . 399
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .518
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 458
.......................................
Shif ting .399
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .399
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Shif t Lever Positions . 400
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Shif t Lock Release . 401
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .277
Bluetooth
Index
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 379
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .470
...............................................
Oil .453
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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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