2010 Acura RL warning

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a dealer or a service station
where you can get technical
assistance.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, or if you
see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display, the
battery is not being charged.
1.
2.
3.
4. 383
452
513 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
500
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear
T raction
520
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature
Technical Inf ormation
521
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...................................
Fan, Interior .206
.........................................
Features .203
.................................
Dead Battery .493
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 534
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 210
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .518
....................................
Dimensions .518
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 458
..................................
Engine Oil .383
........................
Directional Signals .140
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 410
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .454
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 153
..................
Lockout Prevention . 153
.................
Monitor Indicator . 13,79
....................
Power Door Locks . 153
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID .81
...........................................
Driving .395
....................................
Economy .384
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .163
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 470..............................
Economy, Fuel .384
..................................
Emergencies .487
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 494
...........
Brake System Indicator . 502
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 489
.....
Charging System Indicator . 500
..................
Checking the Fuses . 506
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
............................
Jump Starting .494
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 500
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 501
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .503
..................
Overheated Engine . 497
.......................................
Towing .513
.........................
Emergency Brake .191
....................
Emergency Flashers .146
......................
Emergency Towing .513
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
.......................
Emissions Controls .526
........................
Emissions Testing .529
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 398
...............
Compartment Covers . 450 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
.........................
If It Won’t Start .493
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 501
.........................................
Oil lif e .439
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,500
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 452
...............................
Overheating .497
............................
Specif ications .519
............................
Speed Limiter .401
.......................................
Starting .397
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 401
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .379
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 526
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .527
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 379
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .470
...............................................
Oil .453
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 489
.....................................
Floor Mats .471
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 458
..........................................
Brake .460
..........................
Power Steering .460
..................
Windshield Washer . 458
.....................................
Fog Lights .142
........................
Four-way Flashers .146
............................
Front Airbags .11, 29
......................................
Front Seat .156
....................................
Adjusting .156
.......................................
Heaters .181
...................................
Airbags .11, 29
...........................
Air Ventilation .182
.................................................
Fuel .378
......................
Fill Door and Cap .379
...........................................
Gauge .70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 378Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .503
...............................
Oxygenated .379
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .379
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .380
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .506
................
Gas Mileage Improving . 385
.........................................
Gasoline .378
...........................................
Gauge .70
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 378
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .379
................
Gas Station Procedures . 379
.............................................
Gauges .70
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .432
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 399
......................................
Glove Box .193
...........................
GPS initialization .299
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .432 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 463
.......
HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights Adaptive Front Lighting Syste m
......................................
(AFS) .144
........................................
Aiming .462
..................
Automatic Lighting . 141
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 65
....................
Lights On Indicator .64
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 140
.......................
Reminder Chime .140
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 463
..........
High beams, Turning on . 140
...................................
Washer .138
............................
Head Restraints .157
...............................
Heated Mirror .162
...................................
Heater, Seat .181
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 397
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .334
.......................
Hood, Opening the .381
...........................................
Horn .5,136
Bluetooth
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CONT INUED
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Keys .150
................
Keyless Access System . 166
...............
Keyless Access Remote . 167
...........
Keyless Memory Settings . 173
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 516
Ignition ............................................
Keys .150
.........................................
Switch .152
............
Timing Control System . 527
......................
Immobilizer System .151
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........................................
Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64, 411
Adaptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) . 69,144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 502
................
Charging System . 62,500
Collision Mitigation Brake ..............
System (CMBS) . 69,418
.............................
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 . 62,500
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
.............
Malf unction (MIL) . 62,501
.......................................
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, 429
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 474
.................................
Inside Mirror .161
.............................
Inspection, Tire .477
............................
Instrument Panel .61
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 146................
Interf ace Dial . 205,213,337
...............................
Interior Lights .200
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 490
.......................................
Jack, Tire .489
................................
Jump Starting .494
.......................
Label, Certif ication .516
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 140
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
........................
Lights On Indicator .64
Index
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CONT INUED
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 390
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .518
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 516
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .429
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,429
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .430
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,429
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .487
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 520
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .378
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 454
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters .528
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .148
....................................
Timing Belt .461
....................................
Tire Chains .481
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 489
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 423,524
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .423
...........
TPMS System Warning . 423
...............................................
Tires .474
..............................
Air Pressure .476
........................................
Chains .481
.........................
Checking Wear .477
..........................
Compact Spare .488
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
......................................
Inf lation .474
..................................
Inspection .477
.....................................
Labeling .522
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
......................
Pressure Monitor .425
........
Pressure Monitor System . 423
...................................
Replacing .479 ......................................
Rotating .479
...........................................
Snow .481
............................
Specif ications .519
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 489
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .407
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .431
....
Equipment and Accessories . 432
.............................
Weight Limit .431
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .423
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .524
.....................
Warning Message .427
.............................
Trailer Loading .431
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .435
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .458
...........................
Fluid Selection .459
..............
Identif ication Number . 517
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 399
.............................
Treadwear .477, 488
.......................................
Trip Meter .72 ..............................................
Trunk .154
..................
Emergency Opener . 155
...............................
Opening the .154
.......
Open Monitor Indicator . 13,79
..................................
Turn Signals .140
Index
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Vehicle Storage .486
.................................................
VIN .516
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .452
...................
Voice Control System . 304
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages .533
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 458
...................................
Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 148
............
Alignment and Balance . 479
..........................
Compact Spare .488
...............................
Nut Wrench .490
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .186
................
Operating the Power . 185
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
...................................
Def roster .207
.....................................
Washers .137 Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .472
...................................
Operation .137
........
Summer/Winter Position . 139
..............................................
WMA .243
....................................
Worn Tires .477
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 513
.....................................
XM
Radio .229
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