2010 Acura RL engine overheat
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You can still drive your vehicle even
if this message appears on the multi-
inf ormation display, however you
should check the temperature gauge
while driving.
If you notice the temperature gauge
climbing to or above the red mark,
saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Follow the instructions on pagesand .
If there is a problem with the
radiator system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK RADIATOR SYSTEM’’ on
the multi-information display.
If you see this message, the engine
has probably overheated. You should
take your vehicle to a dealer, and
have it repaired as soon as possible. 497 498
Check Radiator System
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Fan, Interior .206
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Features .203
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Dead Battery .493
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 534
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
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Def rosting the Windows . 210
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Dif f erential Fluid .518
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Dimensions .518
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Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 458
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Engine Oil .383
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Directional Signals .140
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 410
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Disposal of Used Oil .454
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 153
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Lockout Prevention . 153
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Monitor Indicator . 13,79
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Power Door Locks . 153
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driver’s ID .81
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Driving .395
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Economy .384
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .163
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 470..............................
Economy, Fuel .384
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Emergencies .487
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Battery, Jump Starting . 494
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Brake System Indicator . 502
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Changing a Flat Tire . 489
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Charging System Indicator . 500
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Checking the Fuses . 506
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
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Jump Starting .494
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 500
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 501
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .503
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Overheated Engine . 497
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Towing .513
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Emergency Brake .191
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Emergency Flashers .146
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Emergency Towing .513
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
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Emissions Controls .526
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Emissions Testing .529
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 398
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Compartment Covers . 450 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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If It Won’t Start .493
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 501
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Oil lif e .439
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 452
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Overheating .497
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Specif ications .519
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Speed Limiter .401
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Starting .397
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Engine Speed Limiter . 401
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Ethanol in Gasoline .379
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 526
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .527
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .463
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Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
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Load Limit .431
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 152
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 152
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Childproof Door .155
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Fuel Fill Door .379
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Glove Box .193
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Power Door .153
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Trunk .154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
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Low Coolant Level .383
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 518
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Luggage, Storing .389
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Maintenance .437
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Main Items .447
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Minder .439 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .446
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Saf ety .438
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Sub Items .448
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,501
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Memory, Driving Position . 163
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Message Display . 78
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Message Indicator . 68
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Meters, Gauges . 70
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Methanol in Gasoline . 379
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ications .387
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 388
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Moonroof .187-190
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MP3 .243
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
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Neutral Gear Position . 400
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New Vehicle Break-in . 378
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 516 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 378
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .453
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Change, When to .439
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Checking Engine .383
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Lif e, Engine .439
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Pressure Indicator . 62,500
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .452
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .526
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Outside Mirrors .161
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Overheating, Engine .497
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 446
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Oxygenated Fuels .379
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Paddle Shif ters .403
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Panel Brightness Control . 146
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Park Gear Position .400
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Parking .409
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Parking Brake .191
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63,502
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 409
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PGM-FI System .527
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Power Door Locks .153
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Power Socket Locations . 197
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Power Windows .185
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 534
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Digital Radio . 229
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Seat Belts .10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .470
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e-pretensioner .24
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .181
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Seat Position Memory . 163
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Radiator Overheating . 497
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Radio/CD Sound System . 213...........................
Readiness Codes .501
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 468
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Rear View Mirror .161
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Rear Window Def ogger . 147
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 156
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote .166
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 453
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Fuses .504
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Light Bulbs .462
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Schedule .439
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Tires .474
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Wiper Blades .472
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 383
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position . 400
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . 162
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Rearview Camera .375
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Roof Rack .392
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Rotation, Tire .479
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