2007 Acura RL oil

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Î The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
If equipped.
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Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LOW
FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.66)(P.64)(P.21,
62) (P.68)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.66)
/
(P.34, 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62,
443)
(P.62, 444)
(P.62, 443)
(P.67) (P.67, 365)
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR (P.64,
353)
ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65,
371)
(P.371) ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR
(P.69, 143)
(P.69) (P.66,
278)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63, 445)
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.35,
63)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running, or if a
‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
message is on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page .
This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your belt, the beeper sounds and the
indicator flashes. If you do not fasten
your seat belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator stops flashing
but remains on. If
your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
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443
444
Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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This shows the outside Fahrenheit
temperature in U.S. models, and
Centigrade temperature in Canadian
models. The
temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traffic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not fully
acclimatized, therefore it may take
several minutes until the proper
te mperature is displayed.
This shows the remaining life of the
engine oil. It shows 100% after the
engine oil is replaced and the display
is reset. The engine oil life is
calculated based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions. For more information,
see page .
You
can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace. 381
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Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
U.S.
CANADA ENGINE OIL LIFE
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When the engine oil life reaches 15 %,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ and the code for the
maintenance items to be performed. Have
your dealer do the indicated
maintenance as soon as you see this
message, and have them reset the
display after completing the service.
If you do not perform the indicated
maintenance or do not reset the
display, the message changes to
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ when the
engine oil life becomes 0 %.
These messages appear on the multi-
info rmation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
For details on engine oil life and
maintenance messages, refer to page
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Also refer to page for important
maintenance safety precautions.
When
the engine oil life reaches 5 %,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ along with the same
maintenance items.
To
use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Refer to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsf reelink.com website.
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Maintenance Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................
Break-in Period .326
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Fuel Recommendation .326
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Service Station Procedures .327
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Ref ueling .327
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message.329
Opening and Closing
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the Hood .329
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Oil Check .331
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Engine Coolant Check.331
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Fuel Economy .332
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Accessories and Modif ications .333
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Carrying Cargo .335
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Do not tow a trailer. We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower
mark, see on
page .
Wait
a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole. Look
at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page .
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Engine Coolant Check
A dding Engine Oil
Oil Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
LOWER MARK UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK
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