2011 ACURA RL washer fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 444
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Maintenance Minder . 445
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Fluid Locations . 455
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 456
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Adding Engine Oil . 458
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter . 459
..............................
Engine Coolant . 461
....................
Windshield Washers . 463
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 464
....................................
Brake Fluid . 466
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Power Steering Fluid . 467
....................................
Timing Belt . 467
.............................................
Lights . 468
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DustandPollenFilter .476
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 476
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Floor Mats . 477
.................................
Wiper Blades . 478
.................................
Exterior Care . 480
...........................................
Wheels . 480
...............................................
Tires . 481
...................
Checking the Battery . 490
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 493
..................................
Interior Care . 494
543
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
443
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
455
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID
(Black cap)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
: Located under the cover.
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Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
If the washer f luid is low, a
‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message
appears on the multi-information
display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
Reinstall the lid. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
6.
7.
CONT INUED
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
463
RESERVE TANK
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges. 1.
2.
Windshield Washers, A utomatic T ransmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
464
DIPSTICK
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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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
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Gas Mileage Improving . 389
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Gasoline . 382
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 382
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Tank, Ref ueling . 383
................
Gas Station Procedures . 383
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Gauges . 70
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 438
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 404
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Glove Box . 193
...........................
GPS initialization . 299
Engine
............
Check Starting System . 402
...............
Compartment Covers . 456
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 501
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 509
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Oil lif e . 445
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 458
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Overheating . 505
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Specif ications . 527
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Speed Limiter . 405
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Starting . 401
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Engine Speed Limiter . 405
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 382
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 534
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Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System . 535
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 19
...................................
Fan, Interior . 206 .........................................
Features . 203
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 383
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 476
...............................................
Oil . 459
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 497
.....................................
Floor Mats . 477
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 464
..........................................
Brake . 466
..........................
Power Steering . 467
..................
Windshield Washer . 463
.....................................
Fog Lights . 142
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Folding Door Mirrors . 163
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Four-way Flashers . 146
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Front Airbags . 11, 28
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Front Seat . 156
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Adjusting . 156
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Heaters . 182
...................................
Airbags . 11, 28
...........................
Air Ventilation . 183
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Fuel . 382
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Fill Door and Cap . 384
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66 ................
Octane Requirement . 382
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually . 511
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Oxygenated . 382
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Tank, Ref ueling . 383
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Tighten Fuel Cap . 385
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Fuses, Checking the . 512
Index
G
F
IV
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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
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Trailer Towing Tips . 441
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 464
...........................
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
...............................
Opening the . 154
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Open Monitor Indicator . 13
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Turn Signals . 140Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 495
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Unleaded Gasoline . 382
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 249, 259
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 460 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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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
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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
....
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
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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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