2002 Acura RL warning light

Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (Seeon page .)
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.
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Fan, Interior .118,123
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .113
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Filling the Fuel Tank .179
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner .241
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Air Conditioning .252
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Oil .229
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .70
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Flat Tire, Changing a .283
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .238
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Brake .239
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Differential .239
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Power Steering .240
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Windshield Washer .237
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .129,139
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Fog Lights .67
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Foreign Countries, Driving in .317
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Four-way Flashers .70
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Front Airbags .9,43
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Fuel .178
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Fill Door and Cap .179
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Gauge .60
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Octane Requirement .178 ...............................
Oxygenated .316
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Reserve Indicator .57
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Fuel Mileage, Improving .183
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Fuses, Checking the .302
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Gasohol .316
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Gasoline .178
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .57
...........................................
Gauge .60
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Octane Requirement .178
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Gas Station Procedures .179
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Gauges .58
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Engine Coolant Temperature .60
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Fuel .60
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Speedometer .58
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Tachometer .58
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .207
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 192
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Glass Cleaning .278
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Glove Box .88 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .207
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 262
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights ....................
Automatic Lighting .64
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 57
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Lights On Indicator .55
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Reminder Chime .63
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 262
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Turning on .63
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Head Restraints .88
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Heating and Cooling .114
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High Altitude, Starting at . 191
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High-Low Beam Switch . 63
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High-mount Brake Light . 267
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transmitter .162
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Hood Latch .241
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Hood, Opening the .180
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Horn .62
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Hydroplaning .205
Index
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Fluid Selection .238
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Identif ication Number .311
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
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Treadwear .314
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Trip Meter .59
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Opening the .83
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Open Monitor Light .57
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Turn Signals .66
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Underside, Cleaning .279
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .281
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .314
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Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Upholstery Cleaning .277
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .230
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Vanity Mirror .107
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Vehicle Capacity Load .187
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Vehicle Dimensions .312 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .310
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .201
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VSA System Indicator .56,202
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VSA Activation Indicator .56,201
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VSA Of f Switch .202
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Vehicle Storage .271
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Ventilation .116
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VIN .310
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .277
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Viscosity, Oil .228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .50
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Warranty Coverages .326
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .237
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Operation .70
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Washing .274
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Waxing and Polishing .275
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .71
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Alignment and Balance .256
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys .275 ..........................
Compact Spare .282
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Wrench .284
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .277
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Operating the Power .98
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Rear, Def ogger .71
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .120,125
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Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .249
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Operation .68
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Wood Trim .277
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Worn Tires .255
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .306
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