2011 ACURA RL towing

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper by pushing the right
corner edge of the cover with a
f inger until the cover comes out as
shown in the illustration.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
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The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment. Emergency T owing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
521
COVER
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench. Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire.
The cover is attached to the bumper
with a tether.
2.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
522
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
COVER
TETHER
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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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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Dead Battery . 502
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 542
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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 . 526
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Dimensions . 526
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Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 464
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Engine Oil . 387
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Directional Signals . 140 ........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 415
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Disposal of Used Oil . 460
Doors
............
Locking and Unlocking . 153
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Lockout Prevention . 153
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Monitor Indicator . 13
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Power Door Locks . 153
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
.......................................
Driver’s ID . 81
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Driving . 399
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Economy . 388
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 164
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 476
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Economy, Fuel . 388
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Emergencies . 495
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Battery, Jump Starting . 502
...........
Brake System Indicator . 510
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Changing a Flat Tire . 497
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Charging System Indicator . 508
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Checking the Fuses . 512
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 146 ............................
Jump Starting . 502
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually . 511
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Overheated Engine . 505
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Towing . 521
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Emergency Brake . 191
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Emergency Flashers . 146
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Emergency Towing . 521
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
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Emissions Controls . 534
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Emissions Testing . 537
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Customized 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 Def ault . 85
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Wiper Setup . 133
Index
E
D
INDEX
III
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Torque Distribution Monitor...............................
(SH-AWD
) . 412
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 437
....
Equipment and Accessories . 438
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Weight Limit . 437
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) . 429
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 532
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Warning Message . 433
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Trailer Loading . 438
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Trailer Towing Tips . 441
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 464
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Fluid Selection . 465
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Identif ication Number . 525
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Shif ting the Automatic . 403
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Treadwear . 484, 496
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Trip Meter . 72
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Opener . 155
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Opening the . 154
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Open Monitor Indicator . 13
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Turn Signals . 140Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 495
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Unleaded Gasoline . 382
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USB Adapter Cable . 249, 259
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 460 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 541
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 463
...................................
Operation . 137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 148
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Alignment and Balance . 485
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Compact Spare . 496
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Nut Wrench . 498
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 187
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Operating the Power . 186
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Rear, Def ogger . 147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
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Def roster . 207
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Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 478
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Operation . 137
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Summer/Winter Position . 139
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WMA . 243, 257
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 394
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Vehicle Dimensions . 526
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 524
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 435
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VSA OFF Indicator . 65, 435
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VSA OFF Switch . 436
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VSA System Indicator . 65, 435
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Vehicle Storage . 493
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VIN . 524
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 458
Voice Control System (U.S. model
.....
without navigation system) . 304
Index
W
U
V
X
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Worn Tires . 484
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 521
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XM
Radio . 229
: : U.S. only Canada only
Index
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