load capacity Acura RL 2001 3.5 Owner's Manual
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your car, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your car unsafe. Before you
make any modifications or add any
accessories, be sure to read the
following information.
Accessories
Your dealer has Genuine Acura accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These accessories have been designed and
approved for your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Acura accessories are usuallydesigned for universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your car, they may not
meet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your car's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 175 for
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your car's
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car's electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operationof your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or
performance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page 292 ). Have the installer contact your
Acura dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the final installation.
Before Driving
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car'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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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