2005 Acura RL headlights

You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle from a booster battery
(see page ).
Check these things:
Make sure the remote is with you,
inside the vehicle.
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III):
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
areverydimordonotcomeonat
all, the battery is discharged. Seeon page .343 343
360
331
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
341

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, , and , or the diagram
on the f use box lid, which f use or
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller. The f use puller is inside the
primary under-hood f use box.
3.
4.
1.
2. 357
359
358
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
354
FUSE
BLOWN FUSE
PULLER

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µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
367
Battery
FusesEngine
Tires
Lights
Alignment
12 V
12 V
60 W
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
3CP
21 W
21 W
55 W
5W
8W
8W
5W
2CP
5W
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood 12 V
12 V
55 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plug gap
3.54x3.58in(89x93mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.0 : 1
IZFR6K11
SKJ20DR-M11
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Size
Pressure 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/50R17 98V
T155/70D17 110M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
See page 359and 360or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page 358or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk light
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S). Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(Amber)
: (Amber)
0
0.1 mm

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Accessories .255
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .115
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 156
.....................................
Acura Link .208
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .107
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Additives, Engine Oil . 305
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
............................
Air Conditioning .162
.........................................
Usage .163
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .326
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .248
......................................
Antif reeze .308
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 275
...................................
Operation .275
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 199
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .115
.........................................
Ashtrays .157
................................
Audio System .171
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .263 .......................
Automatic Lighting .105
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 201
..............
Automatic Transmission . 265
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .366
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
.......................................
Shif ting .265
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .265
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 265
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 270
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 348
............................
Jump Starting .343
..............................
Maintenance .331
..........................................
Cover .322
............................
Specif ications .367
..............................
Bef ore Driving .247
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .154
..................................
Booster Seats .51 Brakes
Anti-lock Brake ........................
System (ABS) .275
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 248
...........................................
Fluid .311
.......................................
Parking .151
.................
System Indicator . 61,350
........................
Wear Indicators .274
.............................
Braking System .274
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .109
......................
Brights, Headlights .104
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .320
.......................
Front Fog Lights .318
...............
Front Position Lights . 317
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 317
.................................
Headlights .314
............................
Specif ications .367
............
Turn Signal Lights . 316,320
.....................................
Built-in-key .128
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Bulbs, Halogen .314
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

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Capacities Chart .366
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo, How to Carry .257
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .196
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CD Error Message .197
...................................
CD Changer .187
................................
Ceiling Lights .160
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Certif ication Label .364
.................................
Chains, Tires .329
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .337
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .306
......................................
When to .291
...
Charging System Indicator . 60,348
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
.....................................
Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .51
...................................
Child Seats .43
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .36
..........................................
Inf ants .41
..........................
Larger Children .50
.........................................
LATCH .45 ......................
Risks with Airbags .37
.............................
Small Children .42
.........................................
Tethers .49
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 37
.......................................
Child Seats .42
.........................................
LATCH .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 49
................
Childproof Door Locks . 118
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .321
...............
Climate Control System . 162
........................
CO in the Exhaust .371
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
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Compact Spare Tire .336
.................
Console Compartment . 155
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 378
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .308
....................................
Checking .253
.........................
Proper Solution .308
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .371
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
............
Cruise Control Operation . 201...................................
Cup Holders .154
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Customer Service Of f ice . 378
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Customize Settings .78
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Door/Window Setup . 94
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 88
.............................
Lighting Setup .91
.................................
Meter Setup .82
..............................
Position Setup .85
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Setting to Def ault .80
.................................
Wiper Setup .99
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 58
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 106
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
.................................
Dead Battery .343
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 110
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Def rosting the Windows . 168
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .366
....................................
Dimensions .366
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Dimming the Headlights . 104
Index
D
C
II

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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 310
..........................................
Brake .311
..........................
Power Steering .312
..................
Windshield Washer . 310
.....................................
Fog Lights .106
........................
Four-way Flashers .109
............................
Front Airbags .11, 27
......................................
Front Seat .119
....................................
Adjusting .119
.......................................
Heaters .142
...................................
Airbags .11, 27
...........................
Air Ventilation .143
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Fuel .248
.........................
Check Fuel Cap .250
......................
Fill Door and Cap .249
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
................
Octane Requirement . 248
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .351
...............................
Oxygenated .248
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Tank, Ref ueling .249
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Fuses, Checking the .354 ................
Gas Mileage Improving . 254
.........................................
Gasoline .248
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
................
Octane Requirement . 248
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .249
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Gas Station Procedures . 249
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Gauges .68
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .284
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 265
......................................
Glove Box .153
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .284
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 314
........................
Hands Free Link .231
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 109Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System ......................................
(AFS) .107
........................................
Aiming .314
..................
Automatic Lighting . 105
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 106
..................
High Beam Indicator . 64
....................
Lights On Indicator .62
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 104
.......................
Reminder Chime .104
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 314
..........
High beams, Turning on . 104
...................................
Washer .102
............................
Head Restraints .120
...............................
Heated Mirror .123
...................................
Heater, Seat .142
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High Altitude, Starting at . 264
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .204
.......................
Hood, Opening the .251
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Horn .101
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 364
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