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....... ......... . 44Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with
Tethers
Using LATCH
..................................... .............................
. 51
. 47Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound System
................... .............
. 503
. 213Readiness Codes ........................... . 507
.. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 474
. 161
Rear View Mirror .......................... . 147
Rear Window Defogger ............... ............. Reclining the Seat Backs . 156
. 62
Reminder Indicators ....................... Remote ........................................... . 166
Replacement InformationEngine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades
................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ........................................... .............................
. 459
. 510
. 468
. 445
. 480
. 478Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Rearview Camera Roof Rack Rotation, Tire
............................................ ... ............................... .................. ............ .......................... ...................................... ................................
. 25
. 389
. 38
. 406
. 162
. 381
. 398
. 485Index
＊
.........
Airbags Seat Belts
................................
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
................................. ......................................... ..................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Digital Radio Seat Belts
...................................
. 10, 21
. 540
. 9
. 11
. 10
. 57
. iii . 229
. 10, 21
. 21Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
.................
...............
＊
Tensioners
............................... ..................................... .............................
Cleaning e-pretensioner Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
................................
. 23
. 476
. 24
. 17, 22
. 25................
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy
................... ............... .................................. ..................
Seat Heaters Seat Position Memory
. 21, 62
. 21
. 19
. 181
. 163CONTINUED
VII
2009 RL Index
＊＊
Paddle Shifters
. 182
. 156
. 315
. 411
. 409
. 522
. 445
. 541
. 385Seat Ventilation Seats, Adjusting the Security System Sequential Sports Shift Mode
......................... ...................... ............................ ..... .......................... ............................... Serial Number ........................... Service Intervals ...... Service Manual, Purchasing ......... Service Station Procedures Super Handling-All Wheel Drive . 413
........................... Torque Distribution Monitor . 413
.. ....................................... Indicator . 66
. 405
... . 407
........................ . 11, 32Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
..............................
(SH-AWD )
TM
＊
How the Side Airbag off
Indicator Works
. 35
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
. 11, 34...................... ...
Side Curtain Airbags
................
How Your Side Curtain
Airbags Work
..........................
. 34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in
Signaling Turns Snow Tires
......................... ............................. .....................................
. 471
. 140
. 487................................
. 213
Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
Specification Charts Speed Limiter Spotlights SRS, Additional Information
. 494
. 525
. 524
. 407
. 200
. 26
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags...................................... ............................ ..................... ................................ ....................................... .......... ... ..
Work
............................
SRS Components SRS Service SRS Indicator START (Ignition Switch
........................ .................................. .............................
. 29, 32, 34
. 26
. 36
. 34, 63Position)
..................................... ....................... ...................
. 152
. 403
. 403Starting the Engine
Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
.................................. ................ ........
. 403
. 500
. 503With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock
.............................. ...........
. 148
. 152Position Memory
......................
. 163
Steering Wheel Buttons/
Switches
..................................... ................... .................... ......................................
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visors Supplemental Restraint
. 136
. 213
. 492
. 196................................ ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
................... ..................................
. 11, 26
. 36
. 34, 63
. 26
. 459Synthetic Oil
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 493
Technical DescriptionsDOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
...... .....
. 526
. 532Converters
Temperature Gauge Temperature, Inside Sensor Temperature, Outside Tether Anchorage Points
............................. ....................... ........ .................... ..............
. 534
. 70
. 212
. 73
. 51VIII
2009 RL Tires
Three Way Catalytic
Converters
.................................
. 534
Tilt/Telescopic Steering
Wheel
......................................... .................................... .................................... .........
Timing Belt Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
............ Monitoring Tire Pressure
. 148
. 467
. 487
. 495. 429, 530
Reading
TPMS System Warning
.................................. ........... ............................................... .............................. ........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... ..................................
Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Labeling Low Tire Pressure
. 429
. 429
. 480
. 482
. 487
. 483
. 494
. 526
. 480
. 483
. 528, 529.............................
Indicator
...........................
Pressure Monitor Pressure Monitor System Replacing
...................... ........ ...................................
. 67, 429
. 431
. 429
. 485Rotating Snow Specifications
...................................... ........................................... ............................ ...................
Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor
. 485
. 487
. 525
. 495(SH-AWD)
.................................
. 413
Towing
A Trailer Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit
..................................... .... ............................. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System)
. 437
. 438
. 437. 429
Required Federal
Explanation
Warning Message
Trailer Loading Trailer Towing Tips Transmission
............................ ..................... ............................. ......................
. 530
. 433
. 437
. 441Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic
.............................. ........................... .............. .............
Treadwear Trip Meter
............................. .......................................
. 464
. 465
. 522
. 405
. 483, 494
. 72Index
Trunk
.............................................. .................. ...............................
Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator
.......
Turn Signals
..................................
. 154
. 155
. 154
. 13, 79
. 140Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......................................... .... ........................ .......
. 493
. 526
. 384
. 460. 396
. 524
. 522Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
................. ...................... ....
System
....................................
VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
.........................
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...
. 435
. 65, 435
. 436
. 65, 435CONTINUED
IX
2009 RL Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Summer/Winter Position
....................... ................................... ........ .............................................. .................................... .....
WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
. 478
. 137
. 139
. 243
. 483
. 519XM Satellite Radio
＊
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. 229
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U.S. only Canada only
Index
Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System
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. 492
. 522
. 458
. 304WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............ ......... ....................
. iii . 57
. 539Checking the Fluid Level Operation
........ ...................................
. 464
. 137Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench
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. 148
. 485
. 494
. 496Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
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. 186
. 185
. 147Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
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. 137
. 207
. 1372009 RL 2009 RL 2009 RL 2009 RL Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.4 US gal (73 )
Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 458).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 465
).
Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
0.77 US qt (0.73 ) SH-AWD clutch case
2.8 US qt (2.7 )
Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page
467
).
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
466
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire Pressure:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2009 RL Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Acura RL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
2009 RL Congratulations on your selection of the 2009 Acura RL. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest luxury vehicles in the world.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
symbol. This
2009 RL Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
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2009 RL Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
A Few Words About Safety
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels − Safety Messages
on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING
, or
CAUTION
and one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
− Safety Precautions.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Section Instructions −
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.
−
please read it
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2009 RL Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.
Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Overview of Contents
Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
2009 RL Your Vehicle at a Glance
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62)
CEILING CONSOLE ＊
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.161) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.204)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.213)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.205, 213, 282) COMPASS SYSTEM ＊ (P.281)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.405)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.197)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.277)
HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.387)
REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.184)
＊
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.259)
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.163)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.153)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.185)
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.385)
1:
＊ HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON
(P.158)
(P.334) (P.188)
(P.198)
RL models Canadian models only
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146)
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146)
PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.409) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH ＊ (P.422)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.436) ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH ＊ (P.145) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH ＊
(P.138)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.161)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.356)
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HORN DISTANCE BUTTON ＊ (P.328, 333)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.147)/ HEATED MIRROR (P.162) BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.316)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONS ＊ MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.71) FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCHES FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS ＊
(P.181)/
(P.182)
(P.319, 324)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P.148)
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.278)
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ (P.304)
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1 : 2 : 3 : 4 :
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped. Canadian models only Refer to the navigation system manual.
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2009 RL This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Protecting Adults and Teens
......... ....... ......... 1. Close and Lock the Doors ..... 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts
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6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
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Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 20................................ ..... ...
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts
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Seat Belt System Components . 21
..Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners
Seat Belt e-pretensioners Seat Belt Maintenance
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Your Airbags
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. 26Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags
Work
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain......................................... ...
Airbags Work
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.......................... How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
.. How the Side Airbag OffIndicator Works
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How the Passenger Airbag
Off Indicator Works
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Airbag Service . 36
Additional Safety Precautions . 37............... ............................. ...
Protecting Children
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Guidelines
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All Children Must Be
Restrained
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All Children Should Sit in a
Back Seat
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Driver and Passenger Safety
Can Pose Serious Risks
The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children
If a Child Requires Close
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Attention
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Additional Safety Precautions . 41.................................. ...
Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
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With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether
................................... ....................... ......... ..................... .................... ............................... ......... .............................. ........... Checking Seat Belt Fit ............... Using a Booster Seat .................. When Can a Larger Child Sit in ......................................... ... ............. ...................................
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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. 57Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels
Protecting Larger Children
Front
2009 RL Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 17
).
Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages
38
−
55
).
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page
445
).
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones; a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.
However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.
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(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/ ＊
Seat Belt e-pretensioners
2009 RL Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.
WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.
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Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: − − − −
frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers
Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.
Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.
WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.
2009 RL Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Airbags
Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 29
for more information on how your front airbags work).Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work).
for more
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In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how 34
your side curtain airbags work).CONTINUED
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Always wear
Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.
The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:
Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts.
Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear impacts,orminorfrontalorside collisions.
Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.
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2009 RL Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.
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for important
See pages guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.
1. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked.
Your vehicle has a programmable auto door locking/unlocking feature. 123
For more information, see pageYour vehicle has a door and trunk open indicators on the multi- information display to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator(s) and the message for each condition.
You will also hear a beep when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and each time you open any door or the trunk with the key in the ON (II) position.
Protecting Adults and Teens
When one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ indicator will come on.
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When the trunk is not tightly closed, the ‘‘TRUNK OPEN’’ indicator will come on.
When one or more doors and the trunk lid are not tightly closed, the corresponding indicator for each condition and the ‘‘DOOR & TRUNK OPEN’’ indicator will come on.
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Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.
Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.
See page doors.
153
for how to lock the
2009 RL 2.
Adjust the Front Seats
If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page
148
).
If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.
See page front seats.
156
for how to adjust the
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3.
Adjust the Seat-Backs
4.
Adjust the Head Restraints
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
See page seat-backs.
156
for how to adjust the
Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.
Have passengers with adjustable head restraints adjust their restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat- backs should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position.
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Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.
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for how to adjust the
See page head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.
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