2008 Acura RL Owner's Manual

If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits with
the f use puller provided in the under-
hood f use box. Make sure you can
do without that circuit temporarily
(such as the accessory power socket
or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. 6.
5.
Fuses
454
BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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If thefuseforthedrivingposition
memory system is removed, all
stored driving positions will be lost.
To store the driving positions again,
see page .
If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If the compass system f use is
removed, the compass system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Enter the f our-
digit anti-thef t security code (see
page ). You will also need reset
the clock according to the
instruction of the clock setting (seepage ).
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
next time you turn on the audio
system you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
If thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ).
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148
259 274
241
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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No. Amps.
No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A
150A 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Radiator fan
Left headlight low beam
Rear defroster coil
Left headlight high beam
Small light
Right headlight high beam
Right headlight low beam
Back-up
FI ECU
Wiper
Headlight washer
Fog lights
MG clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear defroster 40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
(40 A) 40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A Back-up, ACC
Hazard
ABS/VSA motor
ABS/VSA
Drive by wire, LAF heater
Option
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window
: On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
456
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No.
No.Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
2 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 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
3320 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) ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
Adaptive Front Lighting
System
Air Conditioner
e-pretensioner
ACC
Option
7.5 A
7.5 A 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
Starter diag.
Starter signalPassenger’s power seat sliding
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
457
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
1
2
3
4
530 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
20 A 6
7
8
920 A
7.5 A
30 A
7.5 A Heated seats
Interior lights
Passenger’s automatic seat
belt tensioner/
e-pretensioner
Air conditioner
SH-AWD
Premium amplifier
Passenger’s power window
Driver’s automatic seat belt
tensioner/e-pretensioner
Right rear power window
Fuse Locations
458
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s side
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To use the towing hook: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.
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.
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. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
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.
1.
CONT INUED
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
Emergency T owing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
459
Push
COVER
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire.
The cover is attached to the bumper
with a tether.
2.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
460
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
COVER
TETHER
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.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the location of
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .462
................................
Specif ications .464
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .466
.................................
Treadwear .466
......................................
Traction .466
.............................
Temperature .467
.................................
Tire Labeling .468
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .470 .......................
Emissions Controls .472
.....................
The Clean Air Act .472
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .472
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .472
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .472
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .473
....................
PGM-FI System .473
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .473
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .473
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .473
....................
Replacement Parts .473
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .474
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Emissions Testing .475
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
461
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