light Acura RL 2006 Owners Manual

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. You will see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message on
the multi-information display. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
f eels normal. If it does, check the
brake f luid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. If you do
not release the parking brake, the
indicator will stay on, and you will
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING
BRAKE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
369 421
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
411
U.S. Canada

Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, , and , or the diagram
on the f use box lid, which f use or
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller. The f use puller is inside the
primary under-hood f use box.
3.
4.
1.
2. 418 419 420
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
415
FUSE
BLOWN FUSE
PULLER

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No. Amps. Amps.
No. Amps. No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A 40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
150A 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Radiator fan Left headlight low beam
Rear defroster coil
Left headlight high beam
Small light
Right headlight high beam
Right headlight low beam
Back-up
FI ECU
Wiper
Headlight washer
Fog lights
MG clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear defroster Back-up, ACC
Hazard
VSA motor
VSA
Drive by wire, Laf heater
Not used (OP)
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window
: On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
418
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No.No.
No. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2 Starter diag.
Starter signal DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
Laf heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system
Wiper
Driver’s power seat sliding
Power lumbar support
Driver’s power seat reclining ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
AFS
A/C
SH-AWD
ACC
Option
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
(7.5 A)
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining Passenger’s power seat sliding
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
419
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side

No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
530 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
20 A SH-AWD
Premium amplifier
Passenger’s power window
Driver’s automatic seat belt
tensioner/e-pretensioner
Right rear power window 6
7
8
920 A
7.5 A
30 A
7.5 A Heated seats
Interior lights
Passenger’s automatic seat
belt tensioner/
e-pretensioner
Air conditioner
Fuse Locations
420
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s side

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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
427
Battery
Fuses Engine
Lights
Alignment
Tires
12 V
12 V
60 W
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 3CP
21 W
21 W
55 W
5W
8W
8W
2W
2CP
5W
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood 12 V
12 V
55 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plug gap
3.54x3.58in(89x93mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.0 : 1
IZFR6K11
SKJ20DR-M11
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/50R17 98V
SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk light Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S).
Size
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T155/70D17 110M
245-680R460A 102V
See page419and420or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page418or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
(Amber)
: (Amber)
: Michelin PAX system modelFront/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
0
0.1 mm

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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on pages
and .
357 358
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
432

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D. Do not use cruise control.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traf f ic conditions, drive f or at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
State Emissions T esting
436

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .303
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .147
............
Accessory Power Sockets .188
......................................
AcuraLink .256
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .237
...................................
Operation .239
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .139
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .363
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,27
............................
Air Conditioning .194
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .384
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .296
......................................
Antif reeze .366
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64,324
...................................
Operation .323
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .147
.........................................
Ashtrays .189
................................
Audio System .203Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .311
..........
Automatic Climate Control .201
.......................
Automatic Lighting .137
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
.............
Automatic Speed Control .234
..............
Automatic Transmission .313
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .426
...............
Checking Fluid Level .368
.......................................
Shif ting .313
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .313
................
Shif t Lever Positions .313
....................
Shif t Lock Release .318
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,409
............................
Jump Starting .403
..............................
Maintenance .390
..........................................
Cover .391
............................
Specif ications .427
..............................
Bef ore Driving .295
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21.........................
Beverage Holders .186
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake ........................
System (ABS) .323
.............
Break-in, New Linings .296
...........................................
Fluid .369
.......................................
Parking .183
.................
System Indicator .63,411
........................
Wear Indicators .322
.............................
Braking System .322
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .296
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .141
......................
Brights, Headlights .136
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .378
.......................
Front Fog Lights .376
...............
Front Position Lights .375
........
Front Side Marker Lights .375
.................................
Headlights .372
............................
Specif ications .427
............
Turn Signal Lights .374,375
.....................................
Built-in-key .160
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .372
............................
Capacities Chart .426
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .305
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
.........................................
CD Care .228
.......................
CD Error Message .229
...................................
CD Changer .219
................................
Ceiling Lights .192
........................
Certif ication Label .424
.................................
Chains, Tires .387
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .398
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .364
......................................
When to .349
...
Charging System Indicator .62,409
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .310
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .38
..........................................
Inf ants .42..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .39
.......................................
Child Seats .44
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
................
Childproof Door Locks .150
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts .379
...............
Climate Control System .194
........................
CO in the Exhaust .432
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .311
Collision Mitigation Brake System
(CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .329
...................................
Operation .325
......................
Compact Spare Tire .397
.................
Console Compartment .187
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .438
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .366
....................................
Checking .301.........................
Proper Solution .366
...................
Temperature Gauge .70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .432
................
Cruise Control Indicator .66
............
Cruise Control Operation .234
...................................
Cup Holders .186
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .438
.........................
Customize Settings .81
................
Door/Window Setup .119
.......
KEYLESS ACCESS Setup .105
...........................
Lighting Setup .112
.................................
Meter Setup .91
...........................
Position Setup .100
........................
Setting to Def ault .82
...............................
Wiper Setup .130
................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .138
.......................................
Indicator .66
.................................
Dead Battery .403
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .440
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .142
Index
D
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