2011 ACURA RL low beam

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.21, 62)
(P.68)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.66) (P.66)ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65) /
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.66, 319)
: If equipped (P.63, 510)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED POWER
STEERING
SYSTEM
(ECPS) INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35, 63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.64, 416)(P.65, 435)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM
(AFS) INDICATOR (P.69, 144)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING
SYSTEM (CMBS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.67, 429)
(P.69)
(P.68)
SH-AWD INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.68)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (P.65)
(P.64)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62, 508)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.62, 509)
(P.62, 508) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.34, 63)
(P.65, 435)
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch released af ter turned
to the LOCK (0) position or when
the built-in key is removed f rom the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door. When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on 65
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f . With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
Fog L ights Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signals and Headlights
142
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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If the AFS indicator comes on and
starts blinking while driving, pull to
the side of the road when it is saf e,
andturnoff theengine.If theAFS
indicator keeps blinking, or starts
blinking again while driving af ter
turning the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, the AFS is not working
properly (see page ). Have the
AFS inspected by your dealer.
When the AFS indicator comes on,
you will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). Without AFS, your vehicle still has
normal lighting ability to continue
driving.
The adaptive f ront lighting system
(AFS) helps to improve visibility
during nighttime driving. The AFS
controls the aiming direction and
lighting distribution of the low
beams according to the amount of
turn applied to the steering wheel
during cornering or turning. Press
the AFS OFF switch to turn the AFS
on and off when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position and the
headlights are turned on.
69
69
If equippedAFS Indicator
A daptive Front L ighting System (A FS)
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This switch is at the right side of the
left vent. Press it to turn the AFS on
and off. When AFS is off, the AFS
indicator comes on as a reminder
whenyouturnontheheadlights.Here are some operating
characteristics of the AFS:
The system requires an
initialization period. It does not
begin to operate until you have
driven the vehicle a short distance.
At a stop, the right headlight turns
right when you turn the steering
wheel to the right. But the left
headlight does not turn lef t when
you turn the steering wheel to the
left.Thispreventstheleft
headlight f rom pointing at
oncoming traf f ic.
AFS is turned of f when the shif t
lever is in the R position. The AFS works with the automatic
headlight adjusting system to sense
changes in vehicle height due to
driving and loading conditions of
passengers and luggage, and adjusts
the vertical aim of the low beam
headlights automatically to
compensate f or load.
If the headlights do not seem to be
properly aimed, have the automatic
headlight adjusting system inspected
by your dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the AFS is
turned on if it was on previously. AFS Of f Switch Automatic Headlight Adjusting System
A daptive Front L ighting System (A FS)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
145
AFS OFF SWITCH
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that adjusts the vertical angle
of the headlights automatically.
Refer to page for more
inf ormation.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
another qualif ied technician.The low beam headlight bulbs are
high voltage discharge tube bulbs.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Your vehicle has halogen high beam
headlight bulbs which are also used
f or the daytime running light.
Handle it by its base 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.
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Lights
Headlight Aiming
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
ReplacementReplacing a High Beam
Headlight/Daytime Running
Light Bulb
468
Halogen 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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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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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
527
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Fuses Lights 60 W
24/2.2CP 3.54x3.78in(90x96mm) 223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S
SXU22HCR11S
SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/45R18 96V
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
T155/70D17 110M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
1.5 CP
Capacity 12 V 55 AH/5 HR 72 AH/20 HR
12 V
Interior
Under-hood Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S). 21 W
21 W
35 W
5W
8W
8W
2W
2CP
5W
5W
Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal
Front side marker/Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk lights
See page 519 and 520 or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page 518 or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
(HB3)
: Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(Amber)
(H8)
Front
Rear
inside trunk
trunk lid (Amber)
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