2012 ACURA RL fuel

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ÎCUSTOMIZE ENTRY
CHG SETTING
(see page 87)CUST OMIZE GROUP
ACC SETUP
(see page 89)
MET ER SET UP
(see page 94)
POSITION SETUP
(see page 103)CUST OMIZE SET UP
ON
OFF
mph
km/h
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
3°C 0°C 3°C
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
TRIP B
ON
OFF
ON
OFFPage
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106 CUST OMIZE MENU
PRE-RUNNING CAR
DET ECT BEEP
ACC DISPLAY SPEED
UNIT
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME
RESET
MEMORY POSIT ION
LINK
AUTO TILT &
TELESCOPICDescription
Causes the system to beep when a vehicle
ahead of you gets too close.
Changes the ACC display speed unit.
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading
above or below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A, the average fuel
economy, and the average speed to reset
when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current
trip.
Changes the driver’s seat, the steering
wheel, and the outside mirror positions to
your stored setting.
Moves the steering wheel fully in and out
when you get in/out of the vehicle.
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2:
3:Def ault setting
Default setting for U.S. models
Default setting for Canadian modelprevious
setting
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY Here are the f our custom settings
forthemetersetup:
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button.
Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection. Meter Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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seepage99
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Press the or button.
Press the SEL/RESET button.
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ÛÝ When your choice is set, you will see
the above display f or several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.If your choice is not set, you will see
the above display f or several seconds,
then the screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE SETUP. If this
happens, you need to repeat the trip
A reset with ref uel setup.To exit TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL without changing the
current setting, select EXIT by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
The screen goes back to
CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The calendar f eature allows you to
enter events and be reminded of
them in the future.
When you say ‘‘Calendar’’ or select
the on the
screen, the display changes to the
screen.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
schedule entry f or that date. Shows the estimated distance you
cantravelonthefuelremainingin
the tank. This distance is estimated
f rom the average f uel economy over
the last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
The average fuel, average speed, and
elapsed time meters can be reset
automatically (see page ).
The ‘‘Range’’ value is approximate,
and may vary from actual range. The ‘‘Average Fuel’’ and ‘‘MPG’’
may vary f rom actual f uel
consumed. These values are
estimates only. Shows the instantaneous f uel
economy in miles per gallon.
Shows you the instant f uel economy
in miles per gallon.
Shows you the average f uel economy
in miles per gallon since the display
was last reset.
Shows the elapsed time that the
ignition has been on since the display
was last reset.
Shows you the average speed in
miles per hour since the display was
last reset.75
Range MPG
Instant Fuel
Average Fuel
Elapsed Time
Average Speed
CONT INUED
Calendar
Reset t ing t he Display
Calendar Main Menu
Calendar
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
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NOTE:
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first.............................. Break-in Period . 382
................. Fuel Recommendation . 382
......... Service Station Procedures . 383
.................................... Ref ueling . 383
..... Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 385
Opening and Closing
................................ the Hood . 385
................................... Oil Check . 387
............. Engine Coolant Check . 387
............................... Fuel Economy . 388
... Accessories and Modif ications . 391
............................. Carrying Cargo . 393
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage. Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits. Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
382
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance, and
cause the malf unction indicator lamp
on your instrument panel to come on. If
this happens, contact your dealer f or
service. Some gasoline today is blended
with oxygenates such as ethanol. Your
vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. If you
notice any undesirable operating
symptoms, try another service station
or switch to another brand of gasoline. We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that help
prevent f uel system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain harmf ul manganese-
based f uel additives such as MMT , if
such gasoline is available.
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CONT INUED
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pressing
the button in the driver’s door (to
open the f uel f ill door manually,
see page ). Because the level of detergency and
additives in gasoline vary in the
market, Honda endorses the use of
‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’
where available to help maintain the
perf ormance and reliability of your
vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline
standard jointly established by
leading automotive manuf acturers to
meet the needs of today’s advanced
engines. Qualif ying gasoline retailers
will, in most cases, identif y their
gasoline as having met ‘‘TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline’’ standards at the
retail location. This f uel is
guaranteed to contain the proper
level of detergent additives and be
f ree of metallic additives. The proper
level of detergent additives, and
absence of harmf ul metallic additives
in gasoline, help avoid build-up of
deposits in your engine and emission
control system.For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation f or your vehicle, or on
inf ormation on gasoline that does not
contain MMT, visit My Acura at
. In Canada, visit
f or additional
inf ormation on gasoline. For more
inf ormation on top tier gasoline, visit
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owners.acura.com
www.acura.ca
www.toptiergas.com
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
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FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON
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Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL
CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, and the
malf unction indicator lamp may
also come on (see page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
If thefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes. 3.
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Service Station Procedures
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TETHER FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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