2006 Acura RL lock

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
the START (III) position, 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 the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
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 ).
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
Check these things:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate. Make sure the remote is with you,
inside the vehicle.
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403 403
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
402

If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum
(climate control to FULL AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
6.
7.
8.
9.10.
11. 421
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
407
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
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. 418 419 420
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
415
FUSE
BLOWN FUSE
PULLER

No.No.
No. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2 Starter diag.
Starter signal DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
Laf heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system
Wiper
Driver’s power seat sliding
Power lumbar support
Driver’s power seat reclining ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
AFS
A/C
SH-AWD
ACC
Option
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
(7.5 A)
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining Passenger’s power seat sliding
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
419
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side

The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront
left, below the valve cover.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
425
ENGINE NUMBER
TRANSMISSION NUMBER

CONT INUED
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Accessories .303
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .147
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Accessory Power Sockets .188
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AcuraLink .256
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .237
...................................
Operation .239
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .139
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Additives, Engine Oil .363
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,27
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Air Conditioning .194
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Air Pressure, Tires .384
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Alcohol in Gasoline .296
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Antif reeze .366
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64,324
...................................
Operation .323
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .232
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .147
.........................................
Ashtrays .189
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Audio System .203Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .311
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Automatic Climate Control .201
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Automatic Lighting .137
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
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Automatic Speed Control .234
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Automatic Transmission .313
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Capacity, Fluid .426
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Checking Fluid Level .368
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Shif ting .313
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .313
................
Shif t Lever Positions .313
....................
Shif t Lock Release .318
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,409
............................
Jump Starting .403
..............................
Maintenance .390
..........................................
Cover .391
............................
Specif ications .427
..............................
Bef ore Driving .295
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21.........................
Beverage Holders .186
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake ........................
System (ABS) .323
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Break-in, New Linings .296
...........................................
Fluid .369
.......................................
Parking .183
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System Indicator .63,411
........................
Wear Indicators .322
.............................
Braking System .322
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Break-in, New Vehicle .296
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .141
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Brights, Headlights .136
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .378
.......................
Front Fog Lights .376
...............
Front Position Lights .375
........
Front Side Marker Lights .375
.................................
Headlights .372
............................
Specif ications .427
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Turn Signal Lights .374,375
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Built-in-key .160
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Bulbs, Halogen .372
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Capacities Chart .426
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .305
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .228
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CD Error Message .229
...................................
CD Changer .219
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Ceiling Lights .192
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Certif ication Label .424
.................................
Chains, Tires .387
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Changing a Flat Tire .398
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .364
......................................
When to .349
...
Charging System Indicator .62,409
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .310
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Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .38
..........................................
Inf ants .42..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .39
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Child Seats .44
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Childproof Door Locks .150
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts .379
...............
Climate Control System .194
........................
CO in the Exhaust .432
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .311
Collision Mitigation Brake System
(CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .329
...................................
Operation .325
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Compact Spare Tire .397
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Console Compartment .187
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Consumer Inf ormation .438
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .366
....................................
Checking .301.........................
Proper Solution .366
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Temperature Gauge .70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .432
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Cruise Control Indicator .66
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Cruise Control Operation .234
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Cup Holders .186
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Customer Service Of f ice .438
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Customize Settings .81
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Door/Window Setup .119
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup .105
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Lighting Setup .112
.................................
Meter Setup .91
...........................
Position Setup .100
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Setting to Def ault .82
...............................
Wiper Setup .130
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .138
.......................................
Indicator .66
.................................
Dead Battery .403
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .440
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Def ogger, Rear Window .142
Index
D
C
II

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CONT INUED
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Def rosting the Windows .200
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Dif f erential Fluid .426
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Dimensions .426
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Dimming the Headlights .136
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .368
..................................
Engine Oil .301
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Directional Signals .136
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .322
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .365
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .148
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Lockout Prevention .148
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Monitor Indicator .13,79
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Power Door Locks .148
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .428
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .309
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Economy .302
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .156
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Economy, Fuel .302..................................
Emergencies .393
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Battery, Jump Starting .403
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Brake System Indicator .411
................
Changing a Flat Tire .398
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Charging System Indicator .409
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Checking the Fuses .415
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Hazard Warning Flashers .141
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Jump Starting .403
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .409
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .410
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .412
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Overheated Engine .406
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Towing .421
.........................
Emergency Brake .183
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Emergency Flashers .141
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Emergency Towing .421
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener .150
.......................
Emissions Controls .432
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Emissions Testing, State .435
Engine
............
Check Starting System .312
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Compartment Covers .362
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .70
.........................
If It Won’t Start .402Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,410
.........................................
Oil lif e .349
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,409
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Oil, What Kind to Use .363
...............................
Overheating .406
............................
Specif ications .427
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Speed Limiter .318
.......................................
Starting .311
...................
Engine Speed Limiter .318
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Ethanol in Gasoline .296
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .432
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .433
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .196
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Features .193
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 297
Index
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