2011 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 thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ). If thecompasssystemfuseis
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 (see
page ).
149
298
313
164On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Fuses
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No.Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
No.
Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2 Starter diag.
Starter signal
7.5 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
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 DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
LAF heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system (OPDS)
Wiper
Rear heated seat
Driver’s power seat sliding
Tire pressure monitoring
system (T PMS) Driver’s power seat reclining
Passenger’s power seat sliding
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
Not Used
20 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
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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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.
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Identif ication Numbers . 524
................................
Specif ications . 526
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 528
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Treadwear . 528
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Traction . 528
.............................
Temperature . 529
.................................
Tire Labeling . 530
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 532.......................
Emissions Controls . 534
.....................
The Clean Air Act . 534
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System . 534
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 534
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 534
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 535
....................
PGM-FI System . 535
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System . 535
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 535
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 535
....................
Replacement Parts . 535
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters . 536
........................
Emissions Testing . 537
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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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 SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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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
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 508
............................
Jump Starting . 502
..............................
Maintenance . 490
..........................................
Cover . 492............................
Specif ications . 527
................
Backup Sensor System . 377
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 381
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders . 194
...........................
Audio . 265
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
..................................
Booster Seats . 53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) . 416
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 382
...........................................
Fluid . 466
.......................................
Parking . 191
.................
System Indicator . 63, 510
........................
Wear Indicators . 415
.............................
Braking System . 415
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 382
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 146
....................................
Accessories . 391
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) . 152
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 197
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
....................................
AcuraLink
. 337
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...............................
Indicator . 66, 319
...................................
Operation . 320
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) . 144
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 459
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 30
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
............................
Air Conditioning . 204
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 482
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 383
......................................
Antif reeze . 461
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 64, 416
...................................
Operation . 416
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 280
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock . 152................................
Audio System . 213
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine . 401
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 211
.......................
Automatic Lighting . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
....
Automatic Speed Control . 316, 319
..............
Automatic Transmission . 403
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .526
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 464
..........................
Paddle Shif ters . 407
.......................................
Shif ting . 404
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators . 403
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 404
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 405
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight.......................................
Rating) . 438
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 468
.......
HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System ......................................
(AFS) . 144
........................................
Aiming . 468
..................
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 . 468
..........
High beams, Turning on . 140
...................................
Washer . 138
............................
Head Restraints . 157
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 162
...................................
Heater, Seat . 182
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 401 HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver . 334
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 385
...........................................
Horn .5,136
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 524
Ignition
............................................
Keys . 150
.........................................
Switch . 151
............
Timing Control System . 535
......................
Immobilizer System . 150
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........................................
Indicators . 62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) . 64, 416
......................................
ACC . 66, 319
Adaptive Front lighting
..................
System (AFS) . 69, 144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 63, 510
................
Charging System . 62, 508
Collision Mitigation Braking
.......
System (CMBS ) . 69, 424
.............................
Cruise Control . 65 Electronically Controlled Power
........
Steering System (ECPS) . 68
.....................................
Fog Light . 65
...................................
High Beam . 65
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....
Keyless Access System . 68, 180
.....................................
Lights On . 64
......................................
Low Fuel . 66
................
Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator . 67, 429
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 509
.......................................
Message . 68
..............
Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
..................
Security System . 69, 315
......................................
SH-AWD . 66
.....................
Side Airbag Of f . 35, 63
.........................................
SRS . 34, 63
.........................
Starting System . 402
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 64
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 65, 435
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Keys . 150 ................
Keyless Access System . 167
...............
Keyless Access Remote . 168
...
Keyless Memory Position Link . 104
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 524
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 140
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 22
...............................
LATCH System . 47
........................
Lights On Indicator . 64
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 468
.......................................
Indicator . 61
......................................
Position . 140
................................
Turn Signal . 140
....................................
Load Limits . 437
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 152
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 152
........................
Childproof Door . 155
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 383
..................................
Glove Box . 193
...............................
Power Door . 153
.........................................
Trunk . 154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160 ........................
Low Coolant Level . 387
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 66
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
................................
Lower Anchors . 47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 526
..........................
Luggage, Storing . 393
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 498
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 497
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Jump Starting . 502 ..................................
Maintenance . 443
................................
Main Items . 453
........................................
Minder . 445
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 452
..........................................
Saf ety . 444
...................................
Sub Items . 454
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 509
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 164
.............................
Message Display . 78
..........................
Message Indicator . 68
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 61, 70
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 161
.................................
Modif ications . 391
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 392
.......................................
Moonroof . 189
........................................
MP3 . 243, 257
Indicators
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) ..................................
OFF . 65, 435
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 43
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 43
.............................
Using LATCH . 47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 481
.................................
Inside Mirror . 161
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 484
............................
Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146
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Interf ace Dial . 205, 213, 337
...............................
Interior Lights . 200
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Introduction . i
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