2009 Acura RL ignition

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 to
reset the clock according to the
setting the clock instructions (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 ).
163
298 313
280 149
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
515
2009 RL

No.
No.No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
2 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
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
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
Rear heated seat
Driver’s power seat sliding
Driver’s power seat reclining
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 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)Passenger’s power seat sliding
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Tire pressure monitoring system
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
517
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
2009 RL

µ
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.
................
Identif ication Numbers .522
................................
Specif ications .524
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .526
.................................
Treadwear .526
......................................
Traction .526
.............................
Temperature .527
.................................
Tire Labeling .528
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .530 .......................
Emissions Controls .532
.....................
The Clean Air Act .532
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .532
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .532
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .532
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .533
....................
PGM-FI System .533
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .533
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .533
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .533
....................
Replacement Parts .533
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .534
........................
Emissions Testing .535
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
521
2009 RL

The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converters
are in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, they convert HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI System Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
533
2009 RL

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Stop the vehicle, turn of f the
ignition switch, and leave it of f f or
30 minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.
(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds
because of traf f ic conditions, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds).
7. 8.
9.
Emissions T esting
536
2009 RL

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .62,506
............................
Jump Starting .500
..............................
Maintenance .489
..........................................
Cover .491
............................
Specif ications .525
..............................
Bef ore Driving .383 ..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .194
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.355
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .417
.............
Break-in, New Linings .384
...........................................
Fluid .466
.......................................
Parking .191
.................
System Indicator .63,508
........................
Wear Indicators .416
.............................
Braking System .416
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .384
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .146
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .475
.................................
Fog Lights .472
................
Front Parking Lights .471
........
Front Side Marker Lights .471
.................................
Headlights .469
............................
Specif ications .525
............
Turn Signal Lights .470,474
....................................
Accessories .393
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) .152
............
Accessory Power Sockets .197
......................................
AcuraLink .338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....................................
Indicator .319
...................................
Operation .321
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .144
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .458
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,27
............................
Air Conditioning .204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .482
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .385
......................................
Antif reeze .461
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .64,417
...................................
Operation .417
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .280
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .152
................................
Audio System .213 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .403
..........
Automatic Climate Control .211
.......................
Automatic Lighting .141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
.............
Automatic Speed Control .316
..............
Automatic Transmission .405
..........................
Capacity,Fluid.524
...............
Checking Fluid Level .464
.......................................
Shif ting .405
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .405
................
Shif t Lever Positions .406
....................
Shif t Lock Release .407
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .277
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
2009 RL

CONT INUED
................................................
Keys .150
................
Keyless Access System .166
...............
Keyless Access Remote .167
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .173
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .522
Ignition
............................................
Keys .150
.........................................
Switch .152
............
Timing Control System .533
......................
Immobilizer System .151
.........
Important Safety Precautions .8
.........................................
Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64,417
Adaptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) .69,144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63,508
................
Charging System .62,506
Collision Mitigation Brake
..............
System (CMBS) .69,424
.............................
Cruise Control .66
Electronically Controlled Power
........
Steering System (ECPS) .68
.....................................
Fog Light .65
...................................
High Beam .65
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .64
.....
Keyless Access System .68,179 .....................................
Lights On .64
......................................
Low Fuel .66
................
Low Oil Pressure .62,506
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator .67,429
.............
Malf unction (MIL) .62,507
.......................................
Message .68
..............
Seat Belt Reminder .21,62
..................
Security System .69,315
......................................
SH-AWD .66
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .63
...............................................
SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .64
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................
Activation .65,435
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .480
.................................
Inside Mirror .161
.............................
Inspection, Tire .483
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .146 ................
Interf ace Dial .205,213,338
...............................
Interior Lights .200
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .496
.......................................
Jack, Tire .495
................................
Jump Starting .500
.......................
Label, Certif ication .522
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .140
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
........................
Lights On Indicator .64
Index
INDEX
I
J
K
L
V
2009 RL

Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .469
.......................................
Indicator .61
......................................
Position .140
................................
Turn Signal .140
.....................................
Load Limit .437
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .152
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .152
........................
Childproof Door .155
............................
Fuel Fill Door .385
..................................
Glove Box .193
...............................
Power Door .153
.........................................
Trunk .154
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover .160
........................
Low Coolant Level .389
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,506
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .524
..........................
Luggage, Storing .395
..................................
Maintenance .443
................................
Main Items .453
........................................
Minder .445 Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .452
..........................................
Saf ety .444
...................................
Sub Items .454
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,507
...........
Memory, Driving Position .163
.............................
Message Display .78
..........................
Message Indicator .68
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .385
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .161
.................................
Modif ications .393
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .394
................................
Moonroof .187-190
................................................
MP3 .243
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
...................
Neutral Gear Position .406
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .384
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .522 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .384
.........................................
Odometer .72
...............................
Odometer, Trip .72
Oil
........................
Change, How to .459
......................
Change, When to .445
......................
Checking Engine .389
...............................
Lif e, Engine .445
..............
Pressure Indicator .62,506
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .458
.....
ON (Ignition Switch Position) .152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .532
............................
Outside Mirrors .161
....
Outside Temperature Indicator .73
....................
Overheating, Engine .503
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .452
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .385
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .409
............
Panel Brightness Control .146
Index
M NO
P
VI
2009 RL