2010 Acura RL service

If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client
Services.U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
Vehicle identif ication number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you516
Client Service Inf ormation
532
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Acura Client Services
Honda Canada Inc.
Visit www.acura.ca for contact
information
Tel: 1-866-78-ACURA
Fax: (877) 939-0909
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Authorized Manuals
535
Publication
Form Number 61SJA05
61SJA05EL
61SJA30
61SJA31
31SJA650
31SJA830
31SJAM50 31SJAQ50 ACU-R Form Description
2005-2010 Acura RL Service Manual 2005-2010 Acura RL
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2005 Model Series Acura RL Body Repair Manual 2009 Acura RL Body Repair Manual Supplement 2010 Acura RL Owner’s Manual
2010 Acura RL Navigation System Manual 2010 Acura RL Maintenance Journal
2010 Acura RL Advanced Technology Guide Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired
www. helminc. com
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Indicator .65
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Built-in-key .167
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Bulbs, Halogen .463
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Capacities Chart .518
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo, How to Carry .389
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .274
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CD Error Message .271
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CD Changer .236
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Ceiling Lights .200
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Certif ication Label .516
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Chains, Tires .481
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Changing a Flat Tire .489
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .453
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When to .439
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Charging System Indicator . 500
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 396
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants .43 ..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats .43
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .470
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Client Service Of f ice .532
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Climate Control System . 204
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Clock, Setting the .313
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CO in the Exhaust .526
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 397
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .418
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Operation .413
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Compact Spare Tire .488
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Compass System .281
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Console Compartment . 195
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Consumer Inf ormation . 532
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Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
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Adding .455
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Checking .383
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Proper Solution .455
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .526
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Cruise Control Indicator . 65
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Cruise Control Operation . 316
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Cup Holders .194
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Customize Settings .81
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ACC Setup .89
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Door/Window Setup . 122
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
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Lighting Setup .115
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Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .85
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Wiper Setup .133
Index
C
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 487
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
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Emissions Control Systems . 526
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .528
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
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Temperature, Outside . 73
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Seat Ventilation .182
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Seats, Adjusting the .156
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Security System .315
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 405
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Paddle Shif ters .403
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Serial Number .516
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Service Intervals .439
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 535
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Service Station Procedures . 379
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ...........................
(SH-AWD
) .407
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Torque Distribution Monitor . 407
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Indicator . 66
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 399
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Shif t Lock Release .401
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Side Airbags .11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11,34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .465
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Signaling Turns .140
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Snow Tires .481 ................................
Sound System .213
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .488
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Specif ications .519
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Specif ication Charts .518
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Speed Limiter .401
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Spotlights .200
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .29, 32,34
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SRS Components .26
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SRS Service .36
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SRS Indicator .34 ,63
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .152
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Starting the Engine .397
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Auto Control Mode . 397
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .397
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With a Dead Battery . 494
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 497
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .148
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152......................
Position Memory .163
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .136
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Stereo Sound System . 213
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Storing Your Vehicle .486
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Sun Visors .196
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 26
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Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .34, 63
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil .453
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
Rear:
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case0.77 US qt (0.73
)
SH-AWD clutch case 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
19.4 US gal (73
)
Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) only.
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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459 461 460
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