2011 ACURA RL gauge

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minders, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .4
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .7
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features . 203
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Bef ore Driving . 381
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Driving . 399
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Maintenance . 443
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T echnical Inf ormation . 523
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 539
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) . 543
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T aking Care of the Unexpected . 495INDEX
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
Contents
T aking Care of the UnexpectedWarranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Features
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61 ..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Fuel Gauge . 70
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers . 137
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 140
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Fog Lights . 142
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 143
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) . 144
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Hazard Warning Button . 146
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146
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Rear Window Def ogger . 147
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 148
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Keys and Locks . 150
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Immobilizer System . 150
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Ignition Switch . 152
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Door Locks . 153
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155 ................
Childproof Door Locks . 155
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Seats . 156
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Mirrors . 161
Driving Position Memory
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System . 164
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Keyless Access System . 167
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Front Seat Heaters . 182
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
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Ventilation . 183
Rear Seat Heaters ...................
(Canadian models) . 185
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Power Windows . 186
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Moonroof . 189
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Parking Brake . 191
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Interior Convenience Items . 192
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Glove Box . 193
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Beverage Holders . 194
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Console Compartment . 195
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Sun Visors . 196
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Vanity Mirror . 196
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Accessory Power Sockets . 197
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Front Door Pockets . 198
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Power Rear Sunshade . 198
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Integrated Sunshades . 199
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Interior Lights . 200
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE LEVER MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.62)
(P.70) CEILING CONSOLE
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
1:
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.153)
(P.154)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.277)
(P.161)
REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.383)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.334) (P.185)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.197) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.204)
AUDIO SYSTEM
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.205, 213, 282)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.281) (P.213)
(P.403)
(P.189)
(P.198)
(P.158) (P.385) (P.249, 259)1
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When you push the ACC button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If the indicator comes on amber,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). Take your vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. When the
indicator comes on, there are about
2.69 U.S. gal (10.2
)of fuel
remaininginthetank.Whenthe
needle reaches E, there is a very
small amount of fuel in the tank. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If the indicator blinks while driving,
the dif f erential temperature is too
high.
You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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On models with adaptive cruise control
(ACC)
Instrument Panel Indicators
A daptive Cruise Control
(A CC) Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator Super Handling-A ll
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to theupper end of the white section of the
gauge. If it reaches the red (hot)
mark, pull saf ely to the side of the
road. For more information, see page
. This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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U.S. model is shown.TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Move the steering wheel in, out, up,
or down by pushing and holding the
adjustment switch in that direction.Release the switch when the
steering wheel reaches the desired
position. Make sure the steering
wheel points towards your chest, not
toward your f ace, and that you can
see the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
Steering Wheel A djustments
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bar.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the fan
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display.
Turn on the A/C by pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
You will see A/C ON in the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed by
turning the interface knob.
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If the interior is very warm,
Climate Control System
Ventilation Using the Heater
Using the A/C
Features
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