mirror Acura RL 2002 3.5 User Guide

Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.206 207
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-T ow ChecklistAdditional Trailer Equipment
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.Door light:
Pry on the top middle of the lens.
Front ceiling light: Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
in the middle. Rear ceiling light:
Pryontherearedgeof thelens
in the middle. Remove the bulb
cover by pulling it straight down.
The courtesy lights in the doors and
roof come apart the same way. They
do not use the same type of bulb.
Vanity mirror light:Pry on the top middle of the lens.
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Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Courtesy Lights
Maint enance
Lights
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7
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10
11
12
13 Small Light
Not Used (OP)
Rear Window Defogger
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Radio, ACC
A/C Clutch, Heated Seat
ECU (PCM)
SRS
Driver’s Power Seat
Bose Audio System
Daytime Running Lights
Driver’s Power Seat
Daytime Running Lights
Meter, Moonroof 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A
30 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Starter Signal
ACG
ACC Socket
Power Window MPCS
Front Right Power Window
Mirror
ECU (Body)
Rear Right Power Window
Fuel Pump
SRS
Rear Lef t Power Window
Ignition Coils
Not Used
1:
No. Circuits Protected No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
1
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed305
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
313
Lights
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Fuses 12 V
12 V
55 W (H1) (High beam)
27/8 W
3.54x3.58in(90x91mm)212 cu-in (3,474 cm
)
9.6 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°
0° 30’
2° 50’
P225/55R16 94V
T135/80D16 101M
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
55 W (H1)
21 W
3CP
21 W
3CP
5W
5W
3.4 W
3.4 W
2W
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Front fog lights
High-mount brake light
Front side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC V-6 gasoline engine
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure See spark plug maintenance
section page246.
Capacity 12 V 55 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood See page304or the fuse box cover. See page305or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.65 AH/20 HR
12 V Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
in
Front
Rear
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2R).
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CONT INUED
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .310
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .77
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Timing Control System .319
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel .53
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Inf ant Restraint .28
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Inf ant Seats .28
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Tether Anchorage Points .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .253
...................................
Inside Mirror .91
.............................
Inspection, Tire .255
............................
Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness .66
...........................
Interior Cleaning .277
........................................
Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .284
.......................................
Jack, Tire .284 ................................
Jump Starting .290
..................................................
Keys .74
.......................
Label, Certif ication .310
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .66
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .40
...................................
Learning Key .75
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .276
........................
Lights On Indicator .55
.........................
Lighter, Cigarette .109
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .262
........................................
Ceiling .111
.....................................
Courtesy .112
.......................................
Indicator .53
.........................................
Parking .63
..................................
Turn Signal .66
.....................................
Load Limit .187
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .77
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .77 ..........................
Childproof Door .82
............................
Fuel Fill Door .179
....................................
Glove Box .85
.................................
Power Door .78
...........................................
Trunk .83
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .90
........................
Low Coolant Level .182
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .57
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .54,295
Lubricant Specif ications
..........................................
Chart .312
.........................................
Luggage .186
..................................
Maintenance .213
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 225
.................................
Record .223-224
......................
Required Indicator .61
..........................................
Saf ety .214
.............................
Schedule .218-222
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55,297
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Memory, Driving Position . 93
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Meters, Gauges .58
Index
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Methanol in Gasoline .316
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Mirrors, Adjusting .91
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Moonroof .100
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Closing Manually .300
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Operation .100
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Neutral Gear Position .193
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .178
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .310
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Radiator Overheating .293
...
Radio/Cassette Sound System .128
...........................
Readiness Codes .298
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .264
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest .90
............................
Rear Ventilation .126
............................
Rear View Mirror .91
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .71
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs .87
.............................
Reminder Lights .53
.......................
Remote Transmitter .79
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element .241
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Air Conditioning Filter . 252
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Paint Touch-up .275
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Panel Brightness Control . 66
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Park Gear Position .193
...........................................
Parking .196
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Parking Brake .106
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 54,299
.................................
Parking Lights .63
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 320
.............................
PGM-FI System .319
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 275
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18............................
Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .59
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Odometer, Trip .59
Oil ........................
Change, How to .229
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Change, When to .218
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Checking Engine .181
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Pressure Indicator . 54,295
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .228
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .310
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OnStar .167
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Opening the Trunk .83
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 317
..............................
Outside Mirrors .91
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 59
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Overheating, Engine .293
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 225
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Oxygenated Fuels .316
Index
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Fluid Selection .238
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Identif ication Number .311
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
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Treadwear .314
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Trip Meter .59
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
.................................
Opening the .83
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Open Monitor Light .57
....................................
Turn Signals .66
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Underside, Cleaning .279
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .281
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .314
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Upholstery Cleaning .277
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .230
................................
Vanity Mirror .107
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .187
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Vehicle Dimensions .312 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .310
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .201
........
VSA System Indicator .56,202
...
VSA Activation Indicator .56,201
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .202
.............................
Vehicle Storage .271
.....................................
Ventilation .116
.................................................
VIN .310
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .277
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .228
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .50
..................
Warranty Coverages .326
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .237
.....................................
Operation .70
.........................................
Washing .274
..................
Waxing and Polishing .275
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .71
............
Alignment and Balance .256
......
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys .275 ..........................
Compact Spare .282
......................................
Wrench .284
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .277
..................
Operating the Power .98
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .71
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
...........................
Def roster .120,125
.......................................
Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .249
.....................................
Operation .68
....................................
Wood Trim .277
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Worn Tires .255
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .306
U.S. and Canada only
Index
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