key Acura RL 2010 Repair Manual

If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover next to the
shif t lever. Use a small f lat-tip
screwdriver or a metal f ingernail
f ile to remove the cover. Caref ully
pry on the edge of the cover. Push down on the built-in key
while you press the release button
and move the shif t lever out of
Park to neutral.Remove the built-in key from the
shif t lock release slot, then
reinstall the cover. Make sure the
notchonthecoverisonthedriver’s
side. Press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
Insert the built-in key into the shift
lock release slot.
3.
4.
5.6.
Automatic Transmission
402
COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that adjusts the vertical angle
of the headlights automatically.
Refer to page for more
inf ormation.The low beam headlight bulbs are
high voltage discharge tube bulbs.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer (if applicable),
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
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Lights
Headlight A iming
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
built-in key or remote? An
improperly coded built-in key or
remote will cause the immobilizer
system indicator in the instrument
panel to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
64 397
506
513
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
494
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Indicator .65
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Built-in-key .167
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Bulbs, Halogen .463
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Capacities Chart .518
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo, How to Carry .389
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .274
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CD Error Message .271
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CD Changer .236
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Ceiling Lights .200
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Certif ication Label .516
.................................
Chains, Tires .481
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Changing a Flat Tire .489
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .453
......................................
When to .439
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Charging System Indicator . 500
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 396
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants .43 ..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats .43
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .470
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Client Service Of f ice .532
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Climate Control System . 204
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Clock, Setting the .313
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CO in the Exhaust .526
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 397
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .418
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Operation .413
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Compact Spare Tire .488
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Compass System .281
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Console Compartment . 195
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Consumer Inf ormation . 532
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Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
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Adding .455
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Checking .383
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Proper Solution .455
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .526
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Cruise Control Indicator . 65
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Cruise Control Operation . 316
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Cup Holders .194
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Customize Settings .81
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ACC Setup .89
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Door/Window Setup . 122
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
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Lighting Setup .115
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Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .85
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Wiper Setup .133
Index
C
D
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Keys .150
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Keyless Access System . 166
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Keyless Access Remote . 167
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Keyless Memory Settings . 173
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 516
Ignition ............................................
Keys .150
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Switch .152
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Timing Control System . 527
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Immobilizer System .151
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64, 411
Adaptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) . 69,144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 502
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Charging System . 62,500
Collision Mitigation Brake ..............
System (CMBS) . 69,418
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Cruise Control .66
Electronically Controlled Power ........
Steering System (ECPS) . 68
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Fog Light .65
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High Beam .65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Keyless Access System . 68,179 .....................................
Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure . 62,500
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
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Malf unction (MIL) . 62,501
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Message .68
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Seat Belt Reminder . 21,62
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Security System . 69,315
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SH-AWD .66
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Side Airbag Of f .63
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SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .........................
Activation .65, 429
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 474
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Inside Mirror .161
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Inspection, Tire .477
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146................
Interf ace Dial . 205,213,337
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Interior Lights .200
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 490
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Jack, Tire .489
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Jump Starting .494
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Label, Certif ication .516
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Lane Change, Signaling . 140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64
Index
INDEX
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K
L
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .463
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Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
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Load Limit .431
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 152
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 152
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Childproof Door .155
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Fuel Fill Door .379
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Glove Box .193
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Power Door .153
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Trunk .154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
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Low Coolant Level .383
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 518
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Luggage, Storing .389
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Maintenance .437
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Main Items .447
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Minder .439 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .446
..........................................
Saf ety .438
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Sub Items .448
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,501
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Memory, Driving Position . 163
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Message Display . 78
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Message Indicator . 68
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Meters, Gauges . 70
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Methanol in Gasoline . 379
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ications .387
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 388
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Moonroof .187-190
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MP3 .243
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
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Neutral Gear Position . 400
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New Vehicle Break-in . 378
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 516 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 378
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .453
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Change, When to .439
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Checking Engine .383
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Lif e, Engine .439
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Pressure Indicator . 62,500
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .452
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .526
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Outside Mirrors .161
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Overheating, Engine .497
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 446
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Oxygenated Fuels .379
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Paddle Shif ters .403
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Panel Brightness Control . 146
Index
M NO
P
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