2002 Acura RL change wheel

µExercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions
require a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these
conditions. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. Driving T echnique
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
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µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid. Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def roster and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
pages and ).
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Visibility Traction
Driving in Bad Weather
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Acura dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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Maint enance
St oring Your Car
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Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack by lif ting it
straight up. Loosen the f ive wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
Locate the jacking point nearest
the tire you need to change. It is
pointed to by a mark molded
into the underside of the body.
Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
6. 7. 8.
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Changing a Flat T ire
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
312
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
196.7 in (4,995 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
54.5 in (1,385 mm)
114.6 in (2,910 mm)
61.0 in (1,550 mm)
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8 18.0 US gal (68
, 15.0 Imp gal)
1.61 US gal (6.1, 1.34 Imp gal)
2.27 US gal (8.6, 1.89 Imp gal)
4.9 US qt (4.6
, 4.0 Imp qt)
5.6 US qt (5.3
, 4.7 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
9.1 US qt (8.6, 7.6 Imp qt)
1.11 US qt (1.05
,0.92Impqt)
1.16 US qt (1.10,0.97Impqt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.9 US qt (6.5, 5.7 Imp qt)
0.172 US gal (0.65
, 0.143 Imp gal)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .266
..............................
Brake Lights .266
............................
Ceiling Lights .269
........................
Courtesy Lights .269
.................................
Fog Lights .263
........
Front Side Marker Lights .265
.................................
Headlights .262
.........
High-mount Brake Light .267
.................
License Plate Lights .268
............................
Specif ications .313
...............................
Trunk Light .270
....................
Turn Signal Lights .265
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .262
..................................
Cancel Button .75
............................
Capacities Chart .312
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .49
............................
Carrying, Cargo .186
Cassette Player
............................................
Care .148
...........................
Operation .133,145
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
..................
CD Changer .136,149,151 ................................
Ceiling Lights .111
........................
Certif ication Label .310
............................................
Chains .259
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .229
......................................
When to .218
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .283
............
Changing Engine Coolant .233
...
Charging System Indicator .54,297
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .190
.....................................
Child Saf ety .20
.......................................
Child Seats .24
............
Tether Anchorage Point .39
..................
Childproof Door Locks .82
..........................
Cigarette Lighter .109
...................................
Cleaner, Air .241
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels .275
...................................
Carpeting .276
......................................
Exterior .274
.........................................
Fabric .276
.......................................
Interior .276
.......................................
Leather .276
...................................
Seat Belts .276
...........................................
Vinyl .276
....................................
Windows .277 ................................
Wood Trim .277
...............
Climate Control System .114
.........................
Clock, Setting the .102
.....................
Code, Audio System .136
........................
CO in the Exhaust .318
........................................
Coin Box .106
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .191
..............................
Compact Spare .282
.................
Console Compartment .106
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .324
.............
Controls, Instruments and .51
Coolant
........................................
Adding .231
....................................
Checking .182
.........................
Proper Solution .231
...................................
Replacing .233
...................
Temperature Gauge .60
....................
Corrosion Protection .279
............................
Courtesy Lights .117
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .318
............
Cruise Control Operation .158
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice .324
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .43
...
Additional Safety Precautions .48
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .41
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .46
.....
How Your Airbags Work .43,45
........................
SRS Components .43
..................................
SRS Service .48
.............................
SRS Indicator .46,55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .77
.......................
Starting the Engine .191
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .191
................
With a Dead Battery .290
..........
State Emissions Testing .322
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .293
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .71
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .77
........................
Position Memory .93
...................
Stereo Sound System .128
...........................
Storing Your Car .272
........................................
Sun Visor .107
........................
Sunglasses Holder .107 Supplemental Restraint
............................
System .9,43,45
....................
Service Precautions .48
......................................
Servicing .48
.........................
SRS Indicator .46,55
...................
System Components .43
...............
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
..................................
Synthetic Oil .228
.....................................
Tachometer .58
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .266
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .281
...........................
Tape Player .133,148
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
.....
Emissions Control Systems .318
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .316
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .320
.......................
Temperature Gauge .60
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .39
...............
Thef t Deterrent System .157
............................
Thef t Protection .156 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .320
..........................
Time, Setting the .102
....................................
Timing Belt .253
....................................
Tire Chains .259
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .283
...............................................
Tires .253
..............................
Air Pressure .254
...................................
Balancing .256
.........................
Checking Wear .255
..........................
Compact Spare .282
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
......................................
Inf lation .253
..................................
Inspection .255
..............................
Maintenance .256
...................................
Replacing .257
......................................
Rotating .256
...........................................
Snow .259
............................
Specif ications .313
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .283
...............................
Torn Seat Belts .42
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .206
..........
By Emergency Wrecker .306
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .238
Index
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