2011 ACURA RL steering wheel

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The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
If you f requently tow a trailer. In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Acura Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Acura PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Af ter removing the right engine
compartment cover (see page ),
check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. 454
457
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
467
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVELTM
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of each wheel.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the multi-information display. Move
the tires to the positions shown in
the illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back. When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
Tires
486
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front Front
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, all stored
driving positions will be lost. To
store the driving positions again, see
the storing procedure on page .
The navigation system will also
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 your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the code (see page ).
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system will be disabled. The
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery (see page
).
The compass system will also disable
itself.Thenexttimeyouturnonthe
ignition switch, the system will
require you to enter a PIN bef ore it
can be used. Enter the f our-digit anti-
theftsecuritycode(seepage ).
You will also need to reset the clock
according to the instruction of
setting the clock (see page ).
298
313 280
149
164
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
491
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CONT INUED
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags
............................
Work . 28, 32, 33
........................
SRS Components . 26
..................................
SRS Service . 36
.............................
SRS Indicator . 34, 63
START (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) . 152
.......................
Starting the Engine . 401
...................
Auto Control Mode . 401
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude . 401
................
With a Dead Battery . 502
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 505
Steering Wheel
..............................
Adjustments . 148
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152
......................
Position Memory . 164
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches . 136
...................
Stereo Sound System . 213
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 493
......................................
Sun Visors . 196 Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 11, 26
......................................
Servicing . 36
.........................
SRS Indicator . 34, 63
...................
System Components . 26
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 459
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 495
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 534
Three Way Catalytic
.............................
Converters . 536
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 70
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
....................
Temperature, Outside . 73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters . 536
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel . 148
....................................
Timing Belt . 467
....................................
Tire Chains . 488
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 497 Tire Pressure Monitoring
............
System (TPMS) . 429, 532
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading . 431
...........
TPMS System Warning . 433
...............................................
Tires . 481
..............................
Air Pressure . 482
........................................
Chains . 488
.........................
Checking Wear . 484
..........................
Compact Spare . 496
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
......................................
Inf lation . 481
..................................
Inspection . 484
.....................................
Labeling . 530
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator . 67, 429
......................
Pressure Monitor . 432
........
Pressure Monitor System . 431
...................................
Replacing . 486
......................................
Rotating . 486
...........................................
Snow . 488
............................
Specif ications . 527
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 497
Index
INDEX
T
IX
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Torque Distribution Monitor...............................
(SH-AWD
) . 412
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 437
....
Equipment and Accessories . 438
.............................
Weight Limit . 437
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) . 429
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 532
.....................
Warning Message . 433
.............................
Trailer Loading . 438
......................
Trailer Towing Tips . 441
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 464
...........................
Fluid Selection . 465
..............
Identif ication Number . 525
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 403
.............................
Treadwear . 484, 496
.......................................
Trip Meter . 72
..............................................
Trunk . 154
..................
Emergency Opener . 155
...............................
Opening the . 154
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 13
..................................
Turn Signals . 140Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 495
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 528
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 382
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 249, 259
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 460 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages . 541
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 463
...................................
Operation . 137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 148
............
Alignment and Balance . 485
..........................
Compact Spare . 496
...............................
Nut Wrench . 498
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 187
................
Operating the Power . 186
.........................
Rear, Def ogger . 147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
...................................
Def roster . 207
.....................................
Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 478
...................................
Operation . 137
........
Summer/Winter Position . 139
......................................
WMA . 243, 257
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 394
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 526
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 524
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 435
.............
VSA OFF Indicator . 65, 435
.......................
VSA OFF Switch . 436
........
VSA System Indicator . 65, 435
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 493
.................................................
VIN . 524
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 458
Voice Control System (U.S. model
.....
without navigation system) . 304
Index
W
U
V
X
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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 Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
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