2002 Acura RL fuel reserve

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 181
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238 240 255
260
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance225
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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
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1
2
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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
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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
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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
G H
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