2009 Acura RL Owners Manual

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............... 2009 RL Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick ................................. ............ .............. .............. .......................... .................................... ............. Automatic Transmission Engine Oil .......... .................................. ........................ ........ ..................... Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors . 499 . 540 . 147 . 210 . 524 . 524 . 140 . 464 . 389 . 140 . 416 . 460 ............ .................. Locking and Unlocking Lockout Prevention Monitor Indicator Power Door Locks DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety Driver’s ID Driving ................. .................... ........ ........... ....................................... ........................................... .................................... . 153 . 153 . 13, 79 . 153 . 526 . 7 . 81 . 401 . 390 Economy ＊ Driving Position Memory System Dust and Pollen Filter ........................................ .................. . 163 . 476 Economy, Fuel Emergencies . 390 . 493 . 500 Battery, Jump Starting . 508 Brake System Indicator . 495 Changing a Flat Tire . 506 Charging System Indicator . 512 Checking the Fuses . 146 Hazard Warning Flashers . 500 Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 506 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 507 Opening the Fuel Fill Door .............................. .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ....... ............................ ..... ... Manually Overheated Engine Towing ................................ .................. ....................................... ......................... .................... ...................... .......... ....................... ........................ Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine Check Starting System Compartment Covers ............ ............... . 509 . 503 . 519 . 191 . 146 . 519 . 155 . 532 . 535 . 404 . 456 Index Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator .... . 70 ......................... . 499 ................................ ......................................... Lamp Oil life Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting . 62, 507 . 445 . 62, 506 ........ . 458 .............. . 503 ............................... . 525 ............................ . 407 ............................ . 403 ....................................... . 407 ................... Engine Speed Limiter . 385 ...................... Ethanol in Gasoline Evaporative Emissions Controls . 532 Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 56 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System ........................................ Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat . 533 Belts by ........................................ . 19 Fan, Interior Features ................................... ......................................... . 206 . 203 CONTINUED III 2009 RL Index Filling the Fuel Tank Filters .................... . 385 . 476 . 459 . 146 . 495 . 477 Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... ........... ................... ..................................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... .......................... .................. ..................................... ........................ Fog Lights Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seat ............................ ...................................... .................................... ....................................... ................................... Adjusting Heaters Airbags Air Ventilation ........................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ..................... ................ Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement . 464 . 466 . 466 . 464 . 142 . 146 . 11, 29 . 156 . 156 . 181 . 11, 29 . 182 . 384 . 385 . 70 . 66 . 384 Fuel Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually Oxygenated Tank, Refueling Tighten Fuel Cap Fuses, Checking the ................................ ............................... ........................ ...................... ..................... . 509 . 385 . 385 . 386 . 512 Gas Mileage Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling . 391 . 384 . 70 . 66 . 384 . 385 . 385 . 70 Engine Coolant Temperature . 70 . 70 Fuel ................ ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................ ............................................. ... ............................................... Gas Station Procedures Gauges GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ....................................... ............ ...................................... ........................... Gearshift Lever Positions Glove Box GPS initialization GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight . 438 . 405 . 193 . 299 Rating) ....................................... . 438 Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink , Bluetooth Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights ............. ...... ............ . 469 . 355 . 146 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Aiming Automatic Lighting Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs High beams, Turning on Washer ...................................... ........................................ .................. ......... .................. .................... .......... ....................... ........ .......... ................................... ............................ ............................... ................................... ............. Head Restraints Heated Mirror Heater, Seat High Altitude, Starting at HomeLink Universal . 144 . 468 . 141 . 142 . 65 . 64 . 140 . 140 . 469 . 140 . 138 . 157 . 162 . 181 . 403 Transceiver ................................ ....................... Hood, Opening the Horn ........................................... . 334 . 387 .5,136 ＊＊ IV 2009 RL I ... Identification Number, Vehicle . 522 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System ............................................ ......................................... ............ ...................... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators ......... ......................................... . 150 . 152 . 533 . 151 . 8 . 62 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................ . 64, 417 Adaptive Front lighting System) System (AFS) .................. Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ Charging System ................ Collision Mitigation Brake .............. System (CMBS) . 69, 144 . 63, 508 . 62, 506 . 69, 424 . 66 Steering System (ECPS) Cruise Control ............................. Electronically Controlled Power ........ ..................................... ................................... ........ . 68 . 65 Fog Light . 65 High Beam Key (Immobilizer System) . 64 Keyless Access System . 68, 179 ..... Indicator . 64 . 66 . 62, 506 ..................................... ...................................... Lights On Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure ................ Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ........................... ............. ....................................... Malfunction (MIL) Message Seat Belt Reminder Security System SH-AWD Side Airbag Off SRS Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................... ........................... ............................................... .............. .................. . 67, 429 . 62, 507 . 68 . 21, 62 . 69, 315 . 66 . 63 . 63 Warning ................................... . 64 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 65 .. VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) Activation Tether Anchorage Points ......................... Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats . 65, 435 ......... . 61 . 43 ............................... . 43 ...................................... . 51 .......... ................... . 480 . 161 ................................. . 483 ............................. . 61 ............................ ...... . 146 Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Index Interface Dial Interior Lights Introduction ................ ............................... . 205, 213, 338 . 200 . i ........................................ Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 496 . 495 . 500 Keys Keyless Access System Keyless Access Remote Keyless Memory Settings ................................................ ................ ............... ........... . 150 . 166 . 167 . 173 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights On Indicator ....................... ............... ........................ ........................ . 522 . 140 . 22 . 64 CONTINUED 2009 RL Index Lights Bulb Replacement Indicator Position Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ...................................... ................................ ..................................... .... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 469 . 61 . 140 . 140 . 437 . 152 Anti-theft Steering Column Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk Trunk Pass-through Cover ..... ........................ ............................ .................................. ............................... ......................................... ...... ........................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator ... Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing . 152 . 155 . 385 . 193 . 153 . 154 . 160 . 389 . 66 . 62, 506 . 524 . 395 ... .......................... Maintenance Main Items Minder .................................. ................................ ........................................ . 443 . 453 . 445 VI Owner’s Maintenance Checks Safety Sub Items ................................... .......................................... ................................... . 452 . 444 . 454 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 507 . 163 Memory, Driving Position . 78 Message Display . 68 Message Indicator Meters, Gauges . 70 . 385 Methanol in Gasoline . 161 Mirrors, Adjusting . 393 Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle . 394 . 187-190 Moonroof . 243 MP3 Multi-Information Display . 71 ........... ............................. .......................... ............................... ................... ........................ ................................. ............... ................................................ ............. ................................ Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ................... ............... . 406 . 384 . i . 522 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 384 . 72 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 72 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... ........................ ...................... ...................... ............................... Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Life, Engine Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 459 . 445 . 389 . 445 . 62, 506 Chart ...................................... ..... ON (Ignition Switch Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor . 458 . 152 Recovery . 532 .................................... ............................ . 161 Outside Mirrors .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 73 . 503 Overheating, Engine .................... . 452 Owner’s Maintenance Checks .... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 385 Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control .............................. ............ . 409 . 146 2009 RL Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 406 . 415 . 191 ................. System Indicator . 63, 508 .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 415 . 533 PGM-FI System ............................. . 153 Power Door Locks ........................ ............... Power Socket Locations . 197 . 185 Power Windows ............................ . 19 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 13 Additional Safety Precautions . 20 ... . 19 Advice for Pregnant Women ..... . 38 ........................ . 43 ....................... . 52 ....... ......... . 44 Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 51 . 47 Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound System ................... ............. . 503 . 213 Readiness 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 Information Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ........................................... ............................. . 459 . 510 . 468 . 445 . 480 . 478 Replacing 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 . 485 Index ＊ ......... 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 . 21 Additional 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 . 163 CONTINUED VII 2009 RL Index ＊＊ Paddle Shifters . 182 . 156 . 315 . 411 . 409 . 522 . 445 . 541 . 385 Seat 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, 32 Shift 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, 63 Position) ..................................... ....................... ................... . 152 . 403 . 403 Starting the Engine Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 403 . 500 . 503 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock .............................. ........... . 148 . 152 Position 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 . 459 Synthetic Oil Taking Care of the Unexpected . 493 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... . 526 . 532 Converters Temperature Gauge Temperature, Inside Sensor Temperature, Outside Tether Anchorage Points ............................. ....................... ........ .................... .............. . 534 . 70 . 212 . 73 . 51 VIII 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 . 485 Rotating 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 . 441 Checking Fluid Level, Automatic Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic .............................. ........................... .............. ............. Treadwear Trip Meter ............................. ....................................... . 464 . 465 . 522 . 405 . 483, 494 . 72 Index Trunk .............................................. .................. ............................... Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator ....... Turn Signals .................................. . 154 . 155 . 154 . 13, 79 . 140 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ....... . 493 . 526 . 384 . 460 . 396 . 524 . 522 Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................. ...................... .... System .................................... VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator ......................... ........ ... . 435 . 65, 435 . 436 . 65, 435 CONTINUED IX 2009 RL Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Summer/Winter Position ....................... ................................... ........ .............................................. .................................... ..... WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 478 . 137 . 139 . 243 . 483 . 519 XM Satellite Radio ＊ ...................... . 229 ＊ ＊＊ U.S. only Canada only Index Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System ............................. ................................................. .................................. ................... . 492 . 522 . 458 . 304 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................... . iii . 57 . 539 Checking the Fluid Level Operation ........ ................................... . 464 . 137 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench ............. ............ .......................... ............................... . 148 . 485 . 494 . 496 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ......................... . 186 . 185 . 147 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ..................................... ................................... ..................................... . 137 . 207 . 137 2009 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

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