roof rack ACURA RL 2011 Owners Manual

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The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter). Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy. It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption. An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the multi-
inf ormation display (see on page ).For example:
Improperly inf lated tires Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up) Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
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Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Avoid excessive idling Observe the speed limit Drive moderately
K eep your vehicle clean
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle Maintain proper tire inf lation Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Improving Fuel Economy 458Drive Ef f icient ly
Vehicle Maint enance
Bef ore Driving
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 121 lbs (55 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags. 56
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the T runk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
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Replacement Inf ormation................
Engine Oil and Filter . 459
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Fuses . 512
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Light Bulbs . 468
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Minder . 445
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Tires . 481
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Wiper Blades . 478
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 25
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 387, 461
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Restraint, Child . 38
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Reverse Gear Position . 404
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . 162
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Rearview Camera . 380
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Roof Rack . 396
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Rotation, Tire . 486
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Saf ety Belts . 10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 542
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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 ..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 23
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Cleaning . 476
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e-pretensioners . 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 . 182
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Seat Position Memory . 164
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Seat Ventilation . 183
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Seats, Adjusting the . 156
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Security System . 315
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 409
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Paddle Shif ters . 407
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Serial Number . 524
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Service Intervals . 445
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 543
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Service Station Procedures . 383 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
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(SH-AWD
) . 412
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Torque Distribution Monitor . 412
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Indicator . 66
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 403
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Shif t Lock Release . 405
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Side Airbags . 11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works . 35
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 33
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in . 471
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Signaling Turns . 140
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Snow Tires . 488
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Sound System . 213
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating . 496
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Specif ications . 527
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Specif ication Charts . 526
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Speed Limiter . 405
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Spotlights . 200
Index
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