2011 ACURA RL oil

Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two undercover bolts,
and remove the holding clip with a
f lat-tip screwdriver.
Caref ully push up the side under
cover into the bumper.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
472
CLIP
CONNECTOR
BOLTS
BULBHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 496
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 497
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 501
................................
Jump Starting . 502
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 505
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
..........
Charging System Indicator . 508
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
...............
Brake System Indicator . 510
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
....................................
Manually . 511
..............................................
Fuses . 512
..............................
Fuse Locations . 518
......................
Emergency Towing . 521
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 521
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
495
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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
(see on 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. 387
458
521 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
508
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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Î
Î
No.
No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
150A 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Radiator fan Left headlight low beam
Rear defroster coil
Left headlight high beam
Small light
Right headlight high beam
Right headlight low beam
Back-up
FI ECU
Wiper
Headlight washer
Fog lights
MG clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear defroster
15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A Back-up, ACC
Hazard
ABS/VSA motor
ABS/VSA
Option
Option
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
: On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
518
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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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
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
519
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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Î
Î
Î
Specif ications
526
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Seating Capacities Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
195.8 in (4,973 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.0 in (1,575 mm)
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
1.59 US gal (6.0
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.2 US qt (7.8)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type ND-OIL8 15.8 17.60 oz (450 500 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3 0.77 US qt (0.73
)
0.79 US qt (0.75)
19.4 US gal (73
)
2.8 US qt (2.7
)
0.16 US gal (0.58
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear differential fluid
SH-AWD
differential
case
SH-AWD
clutch case
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
57.2 in (1,455 mm)
1:
2:Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1
2
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CONT INUED
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
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 474
.................................
Fog Lights . 472
................
Front Parking Lights . 471
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 471
.................................
Headlights . 468
............................
Specif ications . 527
............
Turn Signal Lights . 470, 473
.....................................
Built-in-key . 167
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 468
............................
Capacities Chart . 526
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
....................
Cargo, How to Carry . 393
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care . 274
.......................
CD Error Message . 271
...................................
CD Changer . 236
................................
Ceiling Lights . 200
........................
Certif ication Label . 524
.................................
Chains, Tires . 488
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 497
Changing Oil ........................................
How to . 459......................................
When to . 445
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 508
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 400
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 38
..............................
Booster Seats . 53
...................................
Child Seats . 45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
..........................................
Inf ants . 43
..........................
Larger Children . 52
.........................................
LATCH . 47
......................
Risks with Airbags . 39
.............................
Small Children . 44
.........................................
Tethers . 51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
.......................................
Child Seats . 45
.........................................
LATCH . 47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts . 476
....................
Client Service Of f ice . 540
...............
Climate Control System . 204
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 313
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 534
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 401 Collision Mitigation Braking
System (CMBS ) ...............................
Indicator . 69, 424
...................................
Operation . 418
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 496
...........................
Compass System . 281
.................
Console Compartment . 195
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 540
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 461
....................................
Checking . 387
.........................
Proper Solution . 461
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 534
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 65
............
Cruise Control Operation . 316
...................................
Cup Holders . 194
Index
C
II
TMTM
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