brake ACURA RL 2011 Repair Manual

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 508
............................
Jump Starting . 502
..............................
Maintenance . 490
..........................................
Cover . 492............................
Specif ications . 527
................
Backup Sensor System . 377
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 381
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders . 194
...........................
Audio . 265
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
..................................
Booster Seats . 53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) . 416
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 382
...........................................
Fluid . 466
.......................................
Parking . 191
.................
System Indicator . 63, 510
........................
Wear Indicators . 415
.............................
Braking System . 415
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 382
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 146
....................................
Accessories . 391
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) . 152
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 197
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
....................................
AcuraLink
. 337
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...............................
Indicator . 66, 319
...................................
Operation . 320
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) . 144
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 459
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 30
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
............................
Air Conditioning . 204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 482
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 383
......................................
Antif reeze . 461
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 64, 416
...................................
Operation . 416
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 280
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock . 152................................
Audio System . 213
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine . 401
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 211
.......................
Automatic Lighting . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
....
Automatic Speed Control . 316, 319
..............
Automatic Transmission . 403
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .526
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 464
..........................
Paddle Shif ters . 407
.......................................
Shif ting . 404
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators . 403
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 404
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 405
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 4, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................................
Dead Battery . 502
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 542
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 210
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid . 526
....................................
Dimensions . 526
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 464
..................................
Engine Oil . 387
........................
Directional Signals . 140 ........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 415
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 460
Doors
............
Locking and Unlocking . 153
..................
Lockout Prevention . 153
.......................
Monitor Indicator . 13
....................
Power Door Locks . 153
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID . 81
...........................................
Driving . 399
....................................
Economy . 388
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 164
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 476
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 388
..................................
Emergencies . 495
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 502
...........
Brake System Indicator . 510
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 497
.....
Charging System Indicator . 508
..................
Checking the Fuses . 512
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146 ............................
Jump Starting . 502
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually . 511
..................
Overheated Engine . 505
.......................................
Towing . 521
.........................
Emergency Brake . 191
....................
Emergency Flashers . 146
......................
Emergency Towing . 521
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
.......................
Emissions Controls . 534
........................
Emissions Testing . 537
.......................
Customized 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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Gas Mileage Improving . 389
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Gasoline . 382
...........................................
Gauge . 70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 382
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 383
................
Gas Station Procedures . 383
.............................................
Gauges . 70
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel . 70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 438
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 404
......................................
Glove Box . 193
...........................
GPS initialization . 299
Engine
............
Check Starting System . 402
...............
Compartment Covers . 456
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 501
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 509
.........................................
Oil lif e . 445
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 458
...............................
Overheating . 505
............................
Specif ications . 527
............................
Speed Limiter . 405
.......................................
Starting . 401
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 405
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 382
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 534
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System . 535
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 19
...................................
Fan, Interior . 206 .........................................
Features . 203
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 383
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 476
...............................................
Oil . 459
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 497
.....................................
Floor Mats . 477
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 464
..........................................
Brake . 466
..........................
Power Steering . 467
..................
Windshield Washer . 463
.....................................
Fog Lights . 142
...................
Folding Door Mirrors . 163
........................
Four-way Flashers . 146
............................
Front Airbags . 11, 28
......................................
Front Seat . 156
....................................
Adjusting . 156
.......................................
Heaters . 182
...................................
Airbags . 11, 28
...........................
Air Ventilation . 183
.................................................
Fuel . 382
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 384
...........................................
Gauge . 70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 66 ................
Octane Requirement . 382
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually . 511
...............................
Oxygenated . 382
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 383
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap . 385
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 512
Index
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight.......................................
Rating) . 438
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 468
.......
HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System ......................................
(AFS) . 144
........................................
Aiming . 468
..................
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 . 468
..........
High beams, Turning on . 140
...................................
Washer . 138
............................
Head Restraints . 157
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 162
...................................
Heater, Seat . 182
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 401 HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver . 334
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 385
...........................................
Horn .5,136
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 524
Ignition
............................................
Keys . 150
.........................................
Switch . 151
............
Timing Control System . 535
......................
Immobilizer System . 150
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........................................
Indicators . 62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) . 64, 416
......................................
ACC . 66, 319
Adaptive Front lighting
..................
System (AFS) . 69, 144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 63, 510
................
Charging System . 62, 508
Collision Mitigation Braking
.......
System (CMBS ) . 69, 424
.............................
Cruise Control . 65 Electronically Controlled Power
........
Steering System (ECPS) . 68
.....................................
Fog Light . 65
...................................
High Beam . 65
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....
Keyless Access System . 68, 180
.....................................
Lights On . 64
......................................
Low Fuel . 66
................
Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator . 67, 429
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 509
.......................................
Message . 68
..............
Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
..................
Security System . 69, 315
......................................
SH-AWD . 66
.....................
Side Airbag Of f . 35, 63
.........................................
SRS . 34, 63
.........................
Starting System . 402
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 64
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 65, 435
Bluetooth
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CONT INUED
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 405
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 382
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 524 .............................. Paddle Shif ters . 407
............
Panel Brightness Control . 146
........................
Park Gear Position . 404
...........................................
Parking . 414
...............................
Parking Brake . 191
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 63, 510
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 414
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
.............................
PGM-FI System . 535
...................................
Pollen Filter . 476
........................
Power Door Locks . 153
...............
Power Socket Locations . 192
............................
Power Windows . 186
.........
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
...................
Radiator Overheating . 505
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 213
...................
Readiness Codes . 509, 537
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 473
...........................
Rearview Mirror . 161
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 147
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 156
.......................
Reminder Indicators . 62
Remote, Keyless Access ........................................
System . 167
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 382
.........................................
Odometer . 72
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 72
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 459
......................
Change, When to . 445
......................
Checking Engine . 387
...............................
Lif e, Engine . 445
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 458
.....
ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 534
............................
Outside Mirrors . 161 ....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
....................
Overheating, Engine . 505
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 452
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 382
Index
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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 Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
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