2012 ACURA RL navigation

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
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On vehicles with navigation systemOn vehicles without navigation system
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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If thefuseforthedrivingposition
memory system is removed, all
stored driving positions will be lost.
To store the driving positions again,
see page .If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
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 thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ). If thecompasssystemfuseis
removed, the compass system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Enter the f our-
digit anti-thef t security code (see
page ). You will also need to
reset the clock according to the
setting the clock instructions (see
page ). 149
298
313 164On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Authorized Manuals
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Form Description
2009-2012 Acura RL Service Manual
2012 Acura RL
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2005 Model Series Acura RL Body Repair Manual
2009 Acura RL Body Repair Manual Supplement
2012 Acura RL Owner’s Manual
2012 Acura RL Navigation System Manual
2012 Acura RL Maintenance Journal
2012 Acura RL Advanced Technology Guide
Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired Publication
Form Number
61SJA07
61SJA07EL
61SJA30
61SJA31
31SJA670
31SJA850
31SJAM70
31SJAQ70
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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
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