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2001 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .51
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... 121
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................167
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .179
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................203
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Car e........................................................................\
..................................................... .263
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................271
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, a nd how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................299
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................313
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................319
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
........................................................................\
...... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System Owner's Identification Form
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ 2
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle's tires and
emissions control systems.
Identification Numbers................. 300
Specifications................................. 302
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Cars).............................. 304
Treadwear.................................. 304
Traction.......................................304
Temperature.............................. 305
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 306
Driving in Foreign Countries....... 307
Emissions Controls........................ 308
The Clean Air Act...................... 308Crankcase Emissions Control
System.....................................308
Evaporative Emissions Control
System..................................... 308
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery................................. 308
Exhaust Emissions Controls.... 309 PGM-FI System..................... 309
Ignition Timing Control
System.................................309
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System.................... 309
Three Way Catalytic
Converter............................309
Replacement Parts..................... 309
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 310 State Emissions Testing............... 311
Technical Information
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Index
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard.................................... 2, 52
Daytime Running Lights................. 65
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 317
Defogger, Rear Window................. 71
Defrosting the Windows.......128,
132
Differential
Oil............................... 229
Dimensions..................................... 302
Dimming the Headlights................ 63
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 228
Engine Oil................................... 171
Directional Signals........................... 66
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 187
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 220
Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 81
Lockout Prevention..................... 82
Monitor Light............................... 57
Power Door Locks....................... 81
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 304
Drive Belts...................................... 242
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5
Driving............................................ 179
Economy..................................... 173
In Bad Weather.......................... 194
In Foreign Countries................. 307
Driving Position Memory
System......................................... 101
Economy, Fuel............................... 173
Emergencies on the Road............. 271 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 280
Brake System Indicator............ 289Changing a Flat Tire................. 273
Charging System Indicator...... 286
Checking the Fuses................... 292
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 285
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 287
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 290
Overheated Engine................... 283
Emergency Brake.......................... 109
Emergency Flashers....................... 70
Emergency Towing....................... 296
Emissions Controls........................ 308
Emissions Testing,State............... 311 Engine
Belts............................................. 242
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 60
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................. 55, 287
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 285
Oil. What Kind to Use............... 217
Overheating................................ 283
Specifications............................. 303
Speed Limiter............................. 184
Starting........................................ 181
Engine Speed Limiter.................... 184
Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 306
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 308
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
System......................................... 309
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by.........................................18
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 264
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 266
CONTINUED
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Index
Fluid Selection............................ 228
Identification Number............... 301
Shifting the Automatic.............. 182
Treadwear...................................... 304
Trip Meter........................................ 59
Trunk................................................. 86
Emergency Trunk Opener......... 87
Opening the.................................. 86
Open Monitor Light.................... 57
Turn Signals..................................... 66
Underside. Cleaning...................... 269
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 304
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 168
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 267
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 220
Vanity Mirror................................. 114
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 177
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 302
Vehicle Identification Number..... 300
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System..................................... 191
VSA System Indicator........ 56, 192
VSA
Activation Indicator.... 56, 191
VSA Off Switch.......................... 192
Vehicle Storage.............................. 261
Ventilation...................................... 122
VIN.................................................. 300
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 267
Viscosity, Oil................................... 218
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 316
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 227
Operation...................................... 70
Washing.......................................... 264
Waxing and Polishing................... 265
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 71
Alignment and Balance............. 246
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 265
Compact Spare........................... 272
Wrench....................................... 274
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 267
Operating the Power................. 106
Rear, Defogger............................ 71
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 68
Defroster............................ 128,
133
Washers........................................
70
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 239
Operation...................................... 68
Wood Trim..................................... 267
Worn Tires..................................... 245
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 296
* U.S. and Canada only