ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual
Page 281 of 1954
1997 Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number
Paint Code
Paint Code
B-75M
G-79P
G-83P
NH-585P
NH-592P
RP-25P
YR-508M
YR-511P
Color
Crescent Silver Metallic*2
Juniper Green Pearl
Eucalyptus Green Pearl*1
Cayman White Pearl
Flamenco Black Pearl
Black Currant Pearl*1
Heather Mist Metallic
Devon Slate Pearl*1
Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
Vehicle Identification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
COLOR LABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-79P
KA SZ3 A3 C
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Chassis and Paint Codes
1998 Model
Vehicle Identification Number
U.S. model: 000001-
Canada model: 800001-
Transmission Number
*1: U.S. model only
Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
Vehicle Identification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
COLOR LABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-79P
KA SZ3 A3 C
Paint Code
Paint Code
Paint Code
Color
Crystal Silver Metallic
Juniper Green Pearl*1
Cayman White Pearl
Flamenco Black Pearl
Athlete Gray Metallic*1
Ruby Red Pearl*1
Heather Mist Metallic
B-91M
G-79P
NH-585P
NH-592P
NH-611M
R-504P
YR-508MProCarManuals.com
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1999 Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number
*1: U.S. model only
Engine Number
C35A1 - 4000001
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
Vehicle Identification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
COLOR LABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-97P
KA SZ3 A6 C
Paint Code
Paint Code
Paint Code
Color
Crystal Silver Metallic
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Monterey Blue Pearl*1
Vermont Green Pearl
Premium White Pearl
Ruby Red Pearl*1
Naples Gold Metallic
B-91M
B-92P
B-93P
G-97P
NH-624P
R-504P
YR-524MProCarManuals.com
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Chassis and Paint Codes
2000 Model
Vehicle Identification Number
U.S. model: 000001~
Canada model: 800001 ~
Transmission Number
Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
Vehicle Identification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
COLOR LABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-97P
KA SZ3 A6 C
Paint Code
Paint Code
Paint Code
Color
B-92P
B-93P
G-97P
NH-552M
R-504P
YR-524M
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Monterey Blue Pearl
Vermont Green Pearl*1
Sebring Silver Metallic
Ruby Red Pearl* 1
Naples Gold Metallic
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Chassis and Paint Codes
2001 Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number
*1: U.S. model only
Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
Vehicle Identification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification.
COLOR LABEL
INT. COLOR
TYPE F
EXT. COLOR
G-97P
KA SZ3 A6 C
Paint Code
B-92P
B-502P
G-97P
NH-623M
NH-624P
R-507P
YR-524M
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Indigo Blue Pearl*1
Vermont Green Pearl* 1
Satin Silver Metallic
Premium White Pearl
Firepepper Pearl
Naples Gold Metallic
Color
Paint Code
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Identification Number Locations
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number
(Automatic)
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Caution Label Locations
SRS WARNIN G(HOOD)DRIVER SR S INFORMATIO N
(se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l
(o n bac k o f sunvisor , se e pag e 1-10 )
PASSENGE R SR SINFORMATIO NU.S. mode l(see pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R
AIRBA G MODUL E DANGER /
WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-10 )
FRON T SEA T
PASSENGE R AIRBA GCAUTIO N
U.S . mode l
(se e pag e 1-11 )
FRON T SEATBEL TTENSIONE R WARNIN G
(se e pag e 1-11 )
STEERIN G COLUM N
NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) MONITO
R NOTIC E
(se e pag e 1-11 ) SID
E AIRBA G CAUTIO N
(se e pag e 1-11 )
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 6 - 9 8 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R AIRBAG S AN D FRON T
SEATBEL T TENSIONE R SYSTEMS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
AR E COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
ELECTRICA L TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S
WIRIN G CA N MAK E TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R
CAUS E ACCIDENTA L FIRIN G O F TH E INFLATOR .
WARNING
THE AIRBA G INFLATO R IS EXPLOSIV E AND , I F
ACCIDENTALL Y DEPLOYED , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
SRS WARNIN G (HOOD ) ('9 9 - 0 1 models )
SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAIN T SYSTE M (SRS )
THIS VEHICL E I S EQUIPPE D WIT H DRIVE R AN D
FRON T SEA T PASSENGE R FRON T AN D SID E
AIRBAG S AN D FRON T SEATBEL T TENSIONERS .
AL L SR S ELECTRICA L WIRIN G AN D CONNECTOR S
ARE COLORE D YELLOW .
TAMPERIN G WITH , DISCONNECTIN G O R USIN G
TES T EQUIPMEN T O N TH E SR S WIRIN G CA N MAK E
TH E SYSTE M INOPERATIV E O R CAUS E ACCIDEN -
TA L DEPLOYMENT .
WARNING
ACCIDENTA L DEPLOYMENT , CA N SERIOUSL Y
HUR T O R KIL L YOU .
FOLLO W SERVIC E MANUA L INSTRUCTION S
CAREFULLY.
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Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
DRIVER SRS INFORMATION
PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION ('96, '97 models)
CAUTION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.
DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-
TION AND EXPLANATIONS.
THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS
INSTALLED.
THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THE DRIV-
ER'S DOORJAMB.
PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION
U.S. model ('96, '97 models)
AIRBAG. SEE OTHER SIDE.
DRIVER SRS INFORMATION
Canada model ('98, '99 models)
CAUTION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.
DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-
TION AND EXPLANATIONS.
DRIVER SRS INFORMATION
PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION
U.S. model ('98 - 01 models)
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE
AIRBAG.
THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT.
SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.
ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.
DRIVER SRS INFORMATION
PASSENGER SRS INFORMATION
U.S. model ('98, '99 models)
AIRBAG WARNING
FLIP VISOR OVER
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
DANGER/WARNING ('96, '97 models)
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS
COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND
IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE
TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR
PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-
DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.
POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND
POTASSIUM NITRATE.
FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)
ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.
IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
. WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-
BLE.
PLACE THE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-
FULLY.
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
DANGER/WARNING ('98 - 01 models)
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C).
FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-
DURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.
FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTEN-
TION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
FOLLOW THE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-
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STEERING COLUMN NOTICE
TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING
BOLT.
MONITOR NOTICE
NOTICE
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-
TIONS.
FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDE
YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED.
DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLE.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUC-
TIONS.
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
'96 - 99 U.S. model
WARNING
CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER
AIRBAG.
THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN
AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE
SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
'00 - 01 U.S. models
WARNING
CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY PASSENGER
AIRBAG.
MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD
SEATS.
CABLE REEL
CAUTION
DRIVER MODULE
DANGER ('97, '98 models)
DRIVER MODULE
WARNING
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('99 - 01 models)
CABLE REEL CAUTION
INSTALLATION OF THE SRS CABLE REEL IS CRITICAL TO
THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM. REFER TO
THE SERVICE MANUAL DETAILED INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('97 model)
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH AS
COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND
IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE
TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F (93°C). FOR
PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-
DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.
POISON, CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND
POTASSIUM NITRATE.
FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)
ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR.
IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DRIVER MODULE DANGER ('98 model)
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F <93°C).
FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCE-
DURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL SRS SUPPLEMENT.
FIRST AID IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.
IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DRIVER MODULE WARNING
WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-
BLE.
PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION ('99 - 01 models)
SIDE AIRBAG
THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT.
DO NOT LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR.
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SRS
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Caution Labe l Location s
(cont'd)
SERVIC E INFORMATIO NUnder-hood Emission sControl Labe l
HEADLIGH T AIMIN G
INFORMATIO N
'96 - 9 9 model s
See pag e 1-11 .
Thi s cautio n i s als o labele d
o n passenge r doorjamb .
AI
R CONDITIONIN G
INFORMATIO N
TIR E INFORMATIO N SID
E AIRBA G CAUTIO N
TIR
E INFORMATIO N
RADIATOR CA PCAUTIO N
'00-01 model s
BATTER Y CAUTIO N
COOLAN TINFORMATIO N
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