2004 Acura RL parking brake

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The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the vehicle’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
f luid level is low, take the vehicle to
your dealer and have the brake
system inspected f or leaks or worn
brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the
vehicle begins to slow down, and you
will have to press harder on the
pedal. The distance needed to stop
will be much longer.Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with this
indicator, have the vehicle inspected
by your dealer immediately.
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Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
325
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

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There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment. If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. If your Acura cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your car’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your A cura.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Acura. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed332
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your car must be transported
with the f ront wheels of f the ground.

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
339
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Fuses Lights 12 V
12 V55 W (H1) (High beam)
27/8 W
3.54x3.58in(90x91mm)212 cu-in (3,474 cm
)
9.6 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°
0°30’
2°50’
P225/55R16 94V
T135/80D16 101M
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
55 W (H1)
21 W
3CP
21 W
3CP
5W
5W
3.4 W
3.4 W
2W Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC V-6 gasoline engine
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
Capacity 12 V 55 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood 65 AH/20 HR
12 V
See page 331or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 330or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance
section page
272.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Front fog lights
High-mount brake light
Front side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Sparein
Front
Rear
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2R).
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 322
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Jump Starting .316
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Maintenance .272
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .203
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .110
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Body Repair .306
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 224
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement .292
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Fluid .266
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Parking .107
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System Indicator . 58,325
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Wear Indicators .223
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Braking System .223
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .68
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Accessories and Modif ications . 210
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Accessories .210
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 211
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Modif ications .211
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Socket . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 254
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 47, 49
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Air Conditioning System . 120
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Maintenance .277
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Usage .122, 127
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .279
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Alarm, Anti-theft .181
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Alcohol in Gasoline .343
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 301
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Antif reeze .256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 225
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Operation .224
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 180Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .82
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Anti-thef t System .181
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Appearance Care .299
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Ashtrays .115
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Audio Controls, Remote . 178
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Audio System .134, 151
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .120
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Automatic Lighting .69
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 45
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Automatic Speed Control . 182
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Automatic Transmission . 218
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Capacity, Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 264
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Shif ting .218
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 218
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Shif t Lever Positions . 218
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Shif t Lock Release . 221
Index
A B
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Neutral Gear Position . 219
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .301
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .219
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Parking .222
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Parking Brake .107
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58,325
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Parking Lights .68
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 347
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PGM-FI System .346
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Polishing and Waxing . 301
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .40
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Maintenance .239
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Record .246-248
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Required Indicator .66
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Saf ety .240
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Schedule .244-245
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59,323
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Memory, Driving Position . 98
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 343
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Mirrors, Adjusting .96
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Moonroof .105
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Closing Manually .326
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Operation .105 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .253
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Change, When to .244
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Checking Engine .207
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Pressure Indicator . 58,321
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .252
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
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OnStar .192
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Opening the Trunk .88
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 344
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Outside Mirrors .96
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65
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Overheating, Engine .319
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Index
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