2005 Acura RL towing

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design 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.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 long
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 the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. You will see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message on
the multi-information display. 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
). The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) and as a reminder to check the
parking brake. If you do not release
the parking brake, the indicator will
stay on, and you will see a
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. 360
311 Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
350
U.S. Canada

If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required.
Emergency T owing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Y our vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).The cover is attached to the bumper
with a tether.
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper by pushing the right
corner edge of the cover with a
f inger until the cover comes out as
shown in the illustration.
To use the towing hook:
1.
360
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
361
Push
COVER
TETHER
COVER

Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire.
Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
2.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
362
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 310
..................................
Engine Oil .253
........................
Directional Signals .104
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 274
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Disposal of Used Oil .307
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 116
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Lockout Prevention . 116
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Monitor Indicator .60
....................
Power Door Locks . 116
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 368
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .86
...........................................
Driving .261
....................................
Economy .254
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .124
..............................
Economy, Fuel .254
..................................
Emergencies .335
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Battery, Jump Starting . 343
...........
Brake System Indicator . 350
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Changing a Flat Tire . 337 .....
Charging System Indicator . 348
..................
Checking the Fuses . 354
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 109
............................
Jump Starting .343
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 348
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 349
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .351
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Overheated Engine . 345
.......................................
Towing .360
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Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .109
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Emergency Towing .360
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 118
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Emissions Controls .371
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 374
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 264
...............
Compartment Covers . 304
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .341
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 349
.........................................
Oil lif e .291
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,348
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 305...............................
Overheating .345
............................
Specif ications .367
............................
Speed Limiter .270
.......................................
Starting .263
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 270
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Ethanol in Gasoline .248
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 371
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .372
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .164
.........................................
Features .161
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 249
Filters ...............................................
Oil .306
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 109
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 337
.....................................
Floor Mats .322
Index
E F
INDEX
III

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Snow .329
............................
Specif ications .367
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Tools, Tire Changing . 337
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .272
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .283
................
Emergency Wrecker . 360
....
Equipment and Accessories . 284
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Weight Limit .283
.............................................
TPMS .277
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Trailer Loading .283
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Trailer Towing Tips .287
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .310
...........................
Fluid Selection .310
..............
Identif ication Number . 364
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Shif ting the Automatic . 265
.....................................
Treadwear .336
.......................................
Trip Meter .70
..............................................
Trunk .117
..................
Emergency Opener . 118
...............................
Opening the .117
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Open Monitor Indicator . 13,77
..................................
Turn Signals .104 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .335
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 368
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .248
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 307
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 258
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .366
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 364
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .281
........
VSA System Indicator . 63,281
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 63,281
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .282
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Vehicle Storage .333
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VIN .364
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .305
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55....................
Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 310
...................................
Operation .102
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 111
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Alignment and Balance . 327
..........................
Compact Spare .336
...............................
Nut Wrench .338
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .146
................
Operating the Power . 145
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Rear, Def ogger .110
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .102
...................................
Def roster .165
.....................................
Washers .102
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .323
...................................
Operation .102
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Summer/Winter Position . 103
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Worn Tires .326
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 360
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