2008 Acura RL fuel reserve

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When you push the ACC button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If the indicator comes on orange,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). Take your vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.69 U.S. gal (10.2
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E. If the indicator blinks while driving,
pull to the side of the road when it is
saf e, shif t to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display(seepage ).Takeyour
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more inf ormation, see page .
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates the dif f erential
temperature is too high.
You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
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79
280 78
356
78
On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Instrument Panel Indicators
A daptive Cruise Control
(A CC) Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator Super Handling-A ll
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
66
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
193.6 in (4,917 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
1.59 US gal (6.0
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear differential fluid
SH-AWD
differential
case
SH-AWD
clutch case
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type ND-OIL8
15.8 17.60 oz (450 500 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3 0.77 US qt (0.73
)
0.79 US qt (0.75)
19.4 US gal (73
)
2.8 US qt (2.7
)
0.16 US gal (0.58
)
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
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CONT INUED
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .328
.........................................
Odometer .72
...............................
Odometer, Trip .72
Oil
........................
Change, How to .400
......................
Change, When to .387
......................
Checking Engine .333
...............................
Lif e, Engine .387
..............
Pressure Indicator .62,447
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .399
.....
ON (Ignition Switch Position) .151
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .472
............................
Outside Mirrors .158
....
Outside Temperature Indicator .73
....................
Overheating, Engine .444
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .394
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .328
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .351
............
Panel Brightness Control .145 ........................
Park Gear Position .350
...........................................
Parking .357
...............................
Parking Brake .187
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .63,449
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .474
...................................
PAX System .426
.............................
PGM-FI System .473
........................
Power Door Locks .152
...............
Power Socket Locations .192
............................
Power Windows .181
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions .20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
........................
Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
.......
Protecting Larger Children .52
.........
Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
...................
Radiator Overheating .444 .............
Radio/CD Sound System .207
...........................
Readiness Codes .448
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .414
..........................
Rear View Mirror .158
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .146
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs .155
.......................
Reminder Indicators .62
...........................................
Remote .163
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .400
..........................................
Fuses .451
................................
Light Bulbs .408
....................................
Schedule .387
...........................................
Tires .419
.............................
Wiper Blades .417
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .333
...............................
Restraint, Child .38
..................
Reverse Gear Position .350
............
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .159
..........................
Rearview Camera .326
......................................
Roof Rack .342
................................
Rotation, Tire .423
Index
INDEX
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