clock ACURA RL 2012 User Guide

Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ). Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ). Open the hood. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
Reinstall the battery cover. (Driver’s side) 2.
3. 1.
4.5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 457
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Lights
Maint enance
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BULB
CONNECTOR
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Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the bulb in slightly, and turn
it counterclockwise. Open the hood.
If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ).Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover. 2. 1.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
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9.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
470
BULB SOCKET
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Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover (see
page ).
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
windshield washer reservoir. (Passenger’s side) Open the hood.
If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover. Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the windshield washer
reservoir.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover. (Passenger’s side) 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
7.
8.
9. 457
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10.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking/Side
Marker Bulb
Maint enance
471
SOCKET
BULB
CLIP
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two undercover bolts,
and remove the holding clip with a
f lat-tip screwdriver.
Caref ully push up the side under
cover into the bumper. Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.3.
4. 1.
2.
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
472
CLIP
CONNECTOR BOLTS
BULBHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Carefully pry in the top or bottom
edge of the trim with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver, and pull the trim
straight back. Open the trunk lid, and remove
the lef t or right maintenance lid.
Remove the mounting nut with an
8mmwrench.
Pull the taillight assembly straight
back out of the body. Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the two undercover bolts
on the side under cover and
tighten them securely. Put the
holding clip back on the side
undercover and push on the center
until it locks (the center is f lush
with the head).
2. 1. 3.
4.
5. 5.
6.
7.
8.
CONT INUED
Replacing a Rear Turn Signal
Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
473
MOUNTING NUT
MAINTENANCE LIDTAIL LIGHT TRIMBOLTS
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Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge. Install the new bulb in the socket
bypushingitstraightinthesocket
until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Tighten the two
mounting bolts and reinstall the
trim in place.
Tighten the mounting nut securely,
and reinstall the maintenance lid. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.9. 8.
1.
2.
12. 11. 10.
6.
7.Replacing a Back-up L ight Bulb
Lights
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SOCKETBULBCOVERS
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the back-up light cover.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer. This light should be replaced by your
dealer.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ights
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs High-mount Brake L ight
Maint enance
475
BULB
SOCKET
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, all stored
driving positions will be lost. To
store the driving positions again, see
the storing procedure on page .
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the code (see page ).
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system will be disabled. The
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery (see page
). The compass system will also disable
itself.Thenexttimeyouturnonthe
ignition switch, the system will
require you to enter a PIN bef ore it
can be used. Enter the f our-digit anti-
theftsecuritycode(seepage ).
You will also need to reset the clock
according to the instruction of
setting the clock (see page ).298
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On vehicles with navigation systemOn vehicles without navigation system
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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ÚUse the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up. 6. 7. 8.
9.
Changing a Flat T ire
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can. 6.
7.8.
9.10.
11.521Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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