tire pressure ACURA RL 2012 Owner's Manual

For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional technical inf ormation
about your tires, see page .We strongly recommend that you do
not drive faster than the posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you ever drive in a sanctioned
competitive event at sustained high
speeds (over 112 mph or 181 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.Therecommendedtirepressuresfor
high speed driving are not on the
label on the driver’s doorjamb,
contactyourdealerformore
inf ormation about the tire pressures.
When you return to normal speed
driving, be sure to readjust the tire
pressure f or normal driving. You
should wait until the tires are cold
bef ore adjusting the tire pressure. 528
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
Rear Front
High Speed Driving
High Speed Driving
Tires
Maint enance
483
P245/45R18 96V
36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
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Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators. Tire Inspection Tire Service Lif e
Tires
484
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
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In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed f rom service af ter 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).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. 530
Tires
Tire
LabelingT ire Maintenance
Maint enance
485
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
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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.
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. 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.Replacing T ires and Wheels Tire Rotation
Tires
486
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)(For Directional
Tires and Wheels) Front Front
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It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
notworkonthattire.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.528
530 Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
Maint enance
487
18x8.0JAL(TPMS)
P245/45R18 96V Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed....................... Compact Spare Tire . 496
.................... Changing a Flat Tire . 497
............. If the Engine Won’t Start . 501
................................ Jump Starting . 502
.............. If the Engine Overheats . 505
......... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
.......... Charging System Indicator . 508
....... Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
............... Brake System Indicator . 510
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
.................................... Manually . 511
.............................................. Fuses . 512
.............................. Fuse Locations . 518
...................... Emergency Towing . 521
.......... If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 521
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
495
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement tire should be the same
size and design, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel. Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
Af ter several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to f lash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).433
Compact Spare Tire
496
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the f lat
tire.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Wrap the spacer cone and spare
tire wing bolt with cloth or paper,
and store them in the spare tire
well.Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ). 14. 13.
15.16.
17.
18.
430
Changing a Flat T ire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
500
WING BOLTSPACER CONE
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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µ
No. Circuits ProtectedAmps. No. No.Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1
2Starter diag.
Starter signal 7.5 A
7.5 A 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1516
17
18
19
20
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33 15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 ADrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
LAF heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system (OPDS)
Wiper
Rear heated seat
Driver’s power seat sliding
Tire pressure monitoring
system (T PMS)Driver’s power seat reclining
Passenger’s power seat sliding
ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
Adaptive Front Lighting
System
Air Conditioner
e-pretensioner
ACC
Not Used 20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
519
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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µ Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the location of
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems................. Identif ication Numbers . 524
................................ Specif ications . 526
DOT Tire Quality Grading
...................... (U.S. Vehicles) . 528
................................. Treadwear . 528
...................................... Traction . 528
............................. Temperature . 529
................................. Tire Labeling . 530
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal
............................ Explanation . 532....................... Emissions Controls . 534
..................... The Clean Air Act . 534
Crankcase Emissions Control
.................................... System . 534
Evaporative Emissions Control
.................................... System . 534
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
................................ Recovery . 534
... Exhaust Emissions Controls . 535
.................... PGM-FI System . 535
Ignition Timing Control
................................ System . 535
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
................... (EGR) System . 535
Three Way Catalytic
........................... Converter . 535
.................... Replacement Parts . 535
Three Way Catalytic
................................. Converters . 536
........................ Emissions Testing . 537
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation
523
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