2011 Acura RL Owners Manual

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Indicators Shift Lever Positions Shift Lock Release Auxiliary Input Jack ............................... ................ .................... ...................... . 403 . 404 . 405 . 277 Battery Charging System Indicator ........................... Jump Starting Maintenance Cover ............................ .............................. .......................................... . 62, 508 . 502 . 490 . 492 Index Specifications ............................ ................ .............................. .................................. Backup Sensor System Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Audio Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Bluetooth Booster Seats Brakes ......................... ........................... ........ .................................. . 527 . 377 . 381 . 10, 21 . 194 . 265 . 354 . 53 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... ............. ........................................... ....................................... Break-in, New Linings Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators ................. ........................ ............................. ................. . 416 . 382 . 466 . 191 . 63, 510 . 415 . 415 . 382 Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle Brightness Control, Instruments ............................... . 146 CONTINUED 10/08/04 20:16:42 31SJA660_551 Index Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Fog Lights Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights Specifications Turn Signal Lights .......................... ................................. ................ ........ ................................. ............................ ............ Built-in-key Bulbs, Halogen ..................................... .............................. . 474 . 472 . 471 . 471 . 468 . 527 . 470, 473 . 167 . 468 ............. ............................ ............. .................... Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo, How to Carry CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Error Message CD Changer Ceiling Lights Certification Label Chains, Tires Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil ......................................... ....................... ................................... ................................ ........................ ................................. .................... . 526 . 56 . 393 . iii . 274 . 271 . 236 . 200 . 524 . 488 . 497 How to ........................................ . 459 II ... When to ...................................... Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tethers Where Should a Child Sit? ............ ..................................... .............................. ................................... ..... .......................................... .......................... ......................................... ...................... ............................. ......................................... ......... ....................................... ......................................... .......... ................ Child Seats LATCH Tether Anchorage Points . 445 . 62, 508 . 400 . 38 . 53 . 45 . 38 . 43 . 52 . 47 . 39 . 44 . 51 . 39 . 45 . 47 . 51 . 155 Childproof Door Locks Cleaning Seat Belts Client Service Office Climate Control System Clock, Setting the CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in ................................... .................... ............... ......................... ........................ ............ . 476 . 540 . 204 . 313 . 534 . 401 Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ) TM TM Indicator Operation ............................... ................................... ...................... ........................... ................. ................. ............. Compact Spare Tire Compass System Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant . 69, 424 . 418 . 496 . 281 . 195 . 540 . 59 Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge ........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... . 461 . 387 . 461 . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control System Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holders ........................................ ................ ............ ................................... . 534 . 65 . 316 . 194 10/08/04 20:16:49 31SJA660_552 Index Customized Settings ACC Setup Door/Window Setup KEYLESS ACCESS Setup Lighting Setup Meter Setup Position Setup Setting to Default Wiper Setup ....................... ................................... ................ ....... ........................... ................................. ........................... ........................ ............................... . 81 . 89 . 122 . 108 . 115 . 94 . 103 . 85 . 133 ............... DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick ................................... .............. ................................. ............ .............. .............. .......................... .................................... ............. . iii . 4, 60 . 142 . 502 . 542 . 147 . 210 . 526 . 526 . 140 Automatic Transmission Engine Oil .......... .................................. ........................ Directional Signals . 464 . 387 . 140 Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors ........ ..................... . 415 . 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 . 153 . 528 . 7 . 81 . 399 . 388 Economy ＊ Driving Position Memory System Dust and Pollen Filter ........................................ .................. . 164 . 476 . 502 Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 509 Opening the Fuel Fill Door ............................ ..... ... Manually Overheated Engine Towing ................................ .................. ....................................... ......................... .................... ...................... .......... ....................... ........................ Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing . 511 . 505 . 521 . 191 . 146 . 521 . 155 . 534 . 537 Economy, Fuel Emergencies .............................. .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ....... Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses Hazard Warning Flashers . 388 . 495 . 502 . 510 . 497 . 508 . 512 . 146 CONTINUED III 10/08/10 13:46:17 31SJA660_553 Index Engine Check Starting System Compartment Covers Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator . 402 ............ . 456 ............... .... . 70 ......................... . 501 ................................ ......................................... Lamp Oil life Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting . 62, 509 . 445 . 62, 508 ........ . 458 .............. . 505 ............................... . 527 ............................ . 405 ............................ . 401 ....................................... . 405 ................... Engine Speed Limiter Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 382 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 534 ............................... Exhaust Fumes . 56 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System ........................................ Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat . 535 Belts by ........................................ . 19 Fan, Interior ................................... . 206 IV . 203 . 383 . 476 . 459 . 146 . 497 . 477 Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters ......................................... .................... Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... ........... ................... ..................................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... .......................... .................. ..................................... ................... ........................ Fog Lights Folding Door Mirrors Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seat ............................ ...................................... .................................... ....................................... ................................... Adjusting Heaters Airbags Air Ventilation ........................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ..................... Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator . 464 . 466 . 467 . 463 . 142 . 163 . 146 . 11, 28 . 156 . 156 . 182 . 11, 28 . 183 . 382 . 384 . 70 . 66 Fuel Octane Requirement Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................ Manually Oxygenated Tank, Refueling Tighten Fuel Cap Fuses, Checking the ................................ ............................... ........................ ...................... ..................... . 382 . 511 . 382 . 383 . 385 . 512 Gas Mileage Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling . 389 . 382 . 70 . 66 . 382 . 383 . 383 . 70 Engine Coolant Temperature . 70 Fuel . 70 ................ ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................ ............................................. ... ............................................... Gas Station Procedures Gauges GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Gearshift Lever Positions Glove Box GPS initialization ....................................... ............ ...................................... ........................... . 438 . 404 . 193 . 299 10/08/04 20:17:01 31SJA660_554 Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................................... . 438 Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink , Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Bluetooth ............. ....... ............ . 468 . 354 . 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 Mirrors Heater, Seat High Altitude, Starting at . 144 . 468 . 141 . 142 . 65 . 64 . 140 . 140 . 468 . 140 . 138 . 157 . 162 . 182 . 401 ＊＊ HomeLink Universal Transceiver ................................ ....................... Hood, Opening the Horn ........................................... . 334 . 385 . 5, 136 ... Identification Number, Vehicle . 524 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System ............................................ ......................................... ............ ...................... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators ......... ......................................... . 150 . 151 . 535 . 150 . 8 . 62 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................ ...................................... ACC Adaptive Front lighting System) System (AFS) .................. Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ Charging System ................ Collision Mitigation Braking ....... System (CMBS ) TM TM . 64, 416 . 66, 319 . 69, 144 . 63, 510 . 62, 508 . 69, 424 . 65 Cruise Control ............................. Steering System (ECPS) Electronically Controlled Power ........ ..................................... ................................... ........ . 68 Fog Light . 65 High Beam . 65 Key (Immobilizer System) . 64 Keyless Access System . 68, 180 ..... . 64 Lights On . 66 Low Fuel ................ Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ........................... ..................................... ...................................... Indicator . 67, 429 Malfunction Indicator ................................ ....................................... .............. .................. Lamp Message Seat Belt Reminder Security System SH-AWD Side Airbag Off SRS Starting System Turn Signal and Hazard ..................... ......................................... . 62, 509 . 68 . 21, 62 . 69, 315 . 66 . 35, 63 . 34, 63 . 402 ...................................... ......................... Warning ................................... . 64 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .............................. . 65, 435 CONTINUED 10/08/04 20:17:09 31SJA660_555 Index Indicators VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Using LATCH Tether Anchorage Points .................................. Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats . 65, 435 . 61 ......... ............................... . 43 . 43 ...................................... . 47 ............................. .......... . 51 . 481 ................... . 161 ................................. . 484 ............................. ............................ . 61 . 146 ...... . 205, 213, 337 . 200 . i Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interface Dial Interior Lights Introduction ................ ............................... ........................................ Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 498 . 497 . 502 Keys ................................................ . 150 VI . 167 Keyless Access System Keyless Access Remote . 168 Keyless Memory Position Link . 104 ................ ............... ... Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights On Indicator Lights ....................... ............... ........................ ............................... ........................ Bulb Replacement Indicator Position Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ...................................... ................................ .................................... .... Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 524 . 140 . 22 . 47 . 64 . 468 . 61 . 140 . 140 . 437 . 152 Anti-theft Steering Column Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk Trunk Pass-through Cover ..... ........................ ............................ .................................. ............................... ......................................... ...... . 152 . 155 . 383 . 193 . 153 . 154 . 160 ........................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lower Anchors Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing ................................ ... .......................... . 387 . 66 . 62, 508 . 47 . 526 . 393 ... Maintenance Main Items Minder Owner’s Maintenance .................................. ................................ ........................................ . 443 . 453 . 445 Checks Safety Sub Items ................................... .......................................... ................................... . 452 . 444 . 454 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 509 Memory, Driving Position . 164 . 78 Message Display . 68 Message Indicator . 61, 70 Meters, Gauges Mirrors, Adjusting . 161 . 391 Modifications . 392 Modifying Your Vehicle . 189 Moonroof MP3 . 243, 257 ........................ ................................. ............... ....................................... ........... ............................. .......................... ........................................ ......................... 10/08/10 13:46:23 31SJA660_556 Multi-Information Display ............. . 71 Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ................... ............... . 405 . 382 . i . 524 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 382 Odometer . 72 Odometer, Trip . 72 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... ........................ ...................... ...................... ............................... Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Life, Engine Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 459 . 445 . 387 . 445 . 62, 508 Chart ...................................... ..... ON (Ignition Switch Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor . 458 . 152 Recovery Outside Mirrors .................................... ............................ . 534 . 161 .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 73 . 505 Overheating, Engine .................... . 452 Owner’s Maintenance Checks .... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 382 Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............................. ............ ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 407 . 146 . 404 . 414 . 191 ................. System Indicator . 63, 510 Parking Over Things that Burn . 414 .. .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 35 . 535 PGM-FI System ............................. ................................... Pollen Filter . 476 . 153 Power Door Locks ........................ . 192 Power Socket Locations ............... . 186 Power Windows ............................ ......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19 ......... . 13 Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions . 20 ... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 19 Index Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with ........................ ....................... ....... ......... . 38 . 43 . 52 . 44 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 51 . 47 ................... ................... ............. . 505 Radiator Overheating . 213 Radio/CD Sound System . 509, 537 Readiness Codes .. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 473 . 161 Rearview Mirror ........................... . 147 Rear Window Defogger ............... . 156 Reclining the Seat Backs ............. ....................... Reminder Indicators . 62 Remote, Keyless Access System ........................................ . 167 CONTINUED VII 10/08/04 20:17:23 31SJA660_557 Index Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Minder Tires Wiper Blades ................ .......................................... ................................ ........................................ ........................................... ............................. . 459 . 512 . 468 . 445 . 481 . 478 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 25 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Rearview Camera Roof Rack Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ............ .......................... ...................................... ................................ . 387, 461 . 38 . 404 . 162 . 380 . 396 . 486 ................................ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features ............ ................................. ......................................... ..................................... ............. Safety Labels, Location of . 10, 21 . 542 . 9 . 11 . 10 . 57 Airbags Seat Belts VIII Safety Messages Seat Belts ................................... .............................. . iii . 10, 21 . 21 ............... Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ............................ Cleaning e-pretensioners Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and ................................ . 23 . 476 . 24 . 17, 22 . 25 ................ ＊＊ Beeper System Components Use During Pregnancy Seat Heaters Seat Position Memory Seat Ventilation Seats, Adjusting the Security System Sequential Sports Shift Mode ................................ ................... ............... .................................. .................. ......................... ...................... ............................ ..... .......................... ............................... ........................... ...... ......... . 21, 62 . 21 . 19 . 182 . 164 . 183 . 156 . 315 . 409 . 407 . 524 . 445 . 543 . 383 Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual, Purchasing Service Station Procedures Paddle Shifters ＊ TM (SH-AWD ) Super Handling-All Wheel Drive . 412 ........................... Torque Distribution Monitor . 412 .. . 66 ....................................... Indicator ... . 403 . 405 ........................ . 11, 32 Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags .............................. How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works . 35 How Your Side Airbags Work . 32 . 11, 33 ...................... ... Side Curtain Airbags ................ How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .......................... . 33 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ......................... ............................. ..................................... ................................ . 471 . 140 . 488 . 213 Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ ..................... ................................ ....................................... Specification Charts Speed Limiter Spotlights . 496 . 527 . 526 . 405 . 200 10/08/04 20:17:30 31SJA660_558 Index SRS, Additional Information . 26 Additional Safety Precautions . 37 How the SRS Indicator Works . 34 How Your Airbags .......... ... .. Work ............................ SRS Components SRS Service SRS Indicator START (Ignition Switch ........................ .................................. ............................. . 28, 32, 33 . 26 . 36 . 34, 63 Position) ..................................... ....................... ................... . 152 . 401 . 401 Starting the Engine Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 401 . 502 . 505 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock Position Memory .............................. ........... ...................... Steering Wheel Buttons/ . 148 . 152 . 164 Switches Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visors ..................................... ................... .................... ...................................... . 136 . 213 . 493 . 196 Supplemental Restraint ................................ ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. . 11, 26 . 36 . 34, 63 . 26 . 459 Synthetic Oil Taking Care of the Unexpected . 495 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... . 528 . 534 Converters Temperature Gauge Temperature, Inside Sensor Temperature, Outside Tether Anchorage Points Three Way Catalytic ............................. ....................... ........ .................... .............. . 536 . 70 . 212 . 73 . 51 Converters ................................. . 536 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Timing Belt Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat ......................................... .................................... .................................... ......... . 148 . 467 . 488 . 497 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ Monitoring Tire Pressure . 429, 532 Tires Reading TPMS System Warning .................................. ........... ............................................... .............................. ........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. ..................................... Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Labeling Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ........................... Indicator . 431 . 433 . 481 . 482 . 488 . 484 . 496 . 528 . 481 . 484 . 530 Pressure Monitor Pressure Monitor System Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications ...................... ........ ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................... Tools, Tire Changing . 67, 429 . 432 . 431 . 486 . 486 . 488 . 527 . 497 CONTINUED IX 10/08/04 20:17:37 31SJA660_559 Index Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD ) ............................... . 412 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 ............................ ..................... ............................. ...................... . 532 . 433 . 438 . 441 Checking Fluid Level, Automatic Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic .............................. ........................... .............. ............. Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk ............................. ....................................... .............................................. .................. ............................... ............. .................................. Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator Turn Signals . 464 . 465 . 525 . 403 . 484, 496 . 72 . 154 . 155 . 154 . 13 . 140 Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... Unleaded Gasoline ........................ USB Adapter Cable .............. Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 495 . 528 . 382 . 249, 259 ....... . 460 . 394 . 526 . 524 Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) ................. ...................... .... System .................................... VSA OFF Indicator VSA OFF Switch VSA System Indicator ............. ....................... ........ ............................. ................................................. .................................. Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System (U.S. model . 435 . 65, 435 . 436 . 65, 435 . 493 . 524 . 458 without navigation system) ..... . 304 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................... . iii . 57 . 541 Checking the Fluid Level Operation ........ ................................... . 463 . 137 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench ............. ............ .......................... ............................... . 148 . 485 . 496 . 498 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ......................... . 187 . 186 . 147 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ..................................... ................................... ..................................... . 137 . 207 . 137 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Summer/Winter Position ...................................... . 478 ....................... . 137 ................................... ........ . 139 . 243, 257 WMA 10/08/04 20:17:42 31SJA660_560 Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing .................................... ..... . 484 . 521 XM Radio ..................................... . 229 ＊ ＊＊ U.S. only Canada only Index XI 10/08/04 20:18:06 31SJA660_561 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 DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 465 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) 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 ) 2011 RL Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-SJA- 6600 10/08/04 18:40:16 31SJA660_001 Owner’s Identification OWNER

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