light Acura RL 2010 Owner's Manual

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a dealer or a service station
where you can get technical
assistance.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, or if you
see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display, the
battery is not being charged.
1.
2.
3.
4. 383
452
513 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
500
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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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.
460 513
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
502
U.S. Canada
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Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
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.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. 3.
1.
2. 510 511 512
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
506
FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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No.
No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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 40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
(40 A) 40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A Back-up, ACC
Hazard
ABS/VSA motor
ABS/VSA
Drive by wire, LAF heater
Option
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window
15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A : On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
510
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No.
No.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
2 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
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
Option
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
Rear heated seat
Driver’s power seat sliding
Driver’s power seat reclining
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 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 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
(7.5 A)Passenger’s power seat sliding
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Tire pressure monitoring system
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
511
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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No. Amps.No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
530 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
20 A 6
7
8
920 A
7.5 A
30 A
7.5 A
SH-AWD
Premium amplifier
Passenger’s power window
Driver’s automatic seat belt
tensioner/e-pretensioner
Right rear power window Heated seats
Illumination lights
Passenger’s automatic seat
belt tensioner/
e-pretensioner
Air conditioner
Fuse Locations
512
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s side
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
519
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Fuses Lights 12 V
12 V60 W
24/2.2CP
3.54x3.78in(90x96mm)
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S
SXU22HCR11S
SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/45R18 96V
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
T155/70D17 110M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
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
1.5 CP
Capacity 12 V 55 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR
12 V
Interior
Under-hood Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S). 21 W
21 W
35 W
5W
8W
8W
2W
2CP
5W
Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal
Front side marker/Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk lights
12 V 5 W
See page 511and 512or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page 510or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
(HB3)
: Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(Amber)
(H8)
Front
Rear
inside trunk
trunk lid (Amber)
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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 .
439 446
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
526
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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.
Stop the vehicle, turn of f the
ignition switch, and leave it of f f or
30 minutes.
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
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 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 (f or a total of 90
seconds).
7.
8.
9.
Emissions T esting
530
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 500
............................
Jump Starting .494
..............................
Maintenance .483
..........................................
Cover .485
............................
Specif ications .519
..............................
Bef ore Driving .377 ..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .194
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .411
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 378
...........................................
Fluid .460
.......................................
Parking .191
.................
System Indicator . 63, 502
........................
Wear Indicators .410
.............................
Braking System .410
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 378
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .146
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .469
.................................
Fog Lights .466
................
Front Parking Lights . 465
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 465
.................................
Headlights .463
............................
Specif ications .519
............
Turn Signal Lights . 464,468
....................................
Accessories .387
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .152
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 197
....................................
AcuraLink
. 337
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .319
...................................
Operation .321
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .144
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 452
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 26
............................
Air Conditioning .204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .476
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .379
......................................
Antif reeze .455
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 411
...................................
Operation .411
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 280
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .152
................................
Audio System .213 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .397
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 211
.......................
Automatic Lighting .141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 316
..............
Automatic Transmission . 399
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .518
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 458
.......................................
Shif ting .399
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .399
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 400
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 401
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .277
Bluetooth
Index
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INDEX
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