ECU ACURA RL 2012 Workshop Manual

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
474
SOCKETBULBCOVERS
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Reinstall the blade assembly to the
wiper arm and tighten the two
screws securely. Reinstall the
cover by pushing it in.
Set the wiper arms back on the
windshield. Adjust the windshield
wipers to their previously parked
position.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull up f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. 4. 5.6.
7.
8.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
479
BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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´ Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tires on all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chain listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain
SC1040 Winter Driving
Snow T ires T ire Chains
Tires
488
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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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149 164
On vehicles with navigation systemOn vehicles without navigation system
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
491
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To reinstall the cover, reinstall the
two holding clips and secure them
bypushingonthecenterof each
f astener head.
Turn the knob of the cover to
LOCK position as shown in the
illustration.
Turn the knob of the battery cover
toUNLOCKasshowninthe
illustration.Remove the holding clips by
pushingonthecenterof each
f astener head. 2.3.
4.
1.
:
:
Removing the Battery Cover
Checking the Battery
492
KNOBCLIPS
Push to reset/install clip Push to remove clip Unlock
Lock
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the f lat
tire.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Wrap the spacer cone and spare
tire wing bolt with cloth or paper,
and store them in the spare tire
well.Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ). 14. 13.
15.16.
17.
18.
430
Changing a Flat T ire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
500
WING BOLTSPACER CONE
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If thefuseforthedrivingposition
memory system is removed, all
stored driving positions will be lost.
To store the driving positions again,
see page .If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
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 thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ). If thecompasssystemfuseis
removed, the compass system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Enter the f our-
digit anti-thef t security code (see
page ). You will also need to
reset the clock according to the
setting the clock instructions (see
page ). 149
298
313 164On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
517
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No.
No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
150A15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Radiator fan Left headlight low beam
Rear defroster coil
Lef t 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 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 ABack-up, ACC
Hazard
ABS/VSA motor
ABS/VSA
Option
Option
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window 40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
70 A
120 A
50 A
50 A
: On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
518
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Circuits ProtectedAmps. No. No.Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1
2Starter diag.
Starter signal 7.5 A
7.5 A 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1516
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33 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 ADrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
LAF heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system (OPDS)
Wiper
Rear heated seat
Driver’s power seat sliding
Tire pressure monitoring
system (T PMS)Driver’s power seat reclining
Passenger’s power seat sliding
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
Not Used 20 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
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
519
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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CONT INUED
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
....................................... Rating) . 438
............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 468
....... HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............ Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System
...................................... (AFS) . 144
........................................ Aiming . 468
.................. Automatic Lighting . 141
......... Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................. High Beam Indicator . 65
.................... Lights On Indicator . 64
.......... Low Beams, Turning on . 140
....................... Reminder Chime . 140
........ Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 468
.......... High beams, Turning on . 140
................................... Washer . 138
............................ Head Restraints . 157
............................. Heated Mirrors . 162
................................... Heater, Seat . 182
............. High Altitude, Starting at . 401HomeLink
Universal
................................ Transceiver . 334
....................... Hood, Opening the . 385
........................................... Horn .5,136
... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 524
Ignition
............................................ Keys . 150
......................................... Switch . 151
............ Timing Control System . 535
...................... Immobilizer System . 150
......... Important Safety Precautions . 8
......................................... Indicators . 62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
............................ System) . 64, 416
...................................... ACC . 66, 319
Adaptive Front lighting
.................. System (AFS) . 69, 144
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................ System) . 63, 510
................ Charging System . 62, 508
Collision Mitigation Braking
....... System (CMBS ) . 69, 424
............................. Cruise Control . 65Electronically Controlled Power
........ Steering System (ECPS) . 68
..................................... Fog Light . 65
................................... High Beam . 65
........ Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
..... Keyless Access System . 68, 180
..................................... Lights On . 64
...................................... Low Fuel . 66
................ Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
........................... Indicator . 67, 429
Malf unction Indicator
................................ Lamp . 62, 509
....................................... Message . 68
.............. Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
.................. Security System . 69, 315
...................................... SH-AWD . 66
..................... Side Airbag Of f . 35, 63
......................................... SRS . 34, 63
......................... Starting System . 402
Turn Signal and Hazard
................................... Warning . 64
VSA (Vehicle Stability
.............................. Assist) . 65, 435
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