2012 ACURA RL Owners Manual

.......... Client Service Inf ormation . 540
.................... Warranty Coverages . 541
............. Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 542
..................... Authorized Manuals . 543
Warranty and Client Relations
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
539
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If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client
RelationsU.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation: Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
Vehicle identif ication number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you524
Client Service Inf ormation
540
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
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coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle. Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. covers your new vehicle, except f or
the emissions control systems and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2012 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2012 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit ed
Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance WarrantyWarrant y and Client Relat ions
541
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If you believe that your vehicle has a def ect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the National Highway
Traf f ic Saf ety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to
notif ying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-f ree at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other inf ormation about motor
vehicle safety from .If you believe that your vehicle has a def ect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inf orm Honda Canada Inc. and you may also
inform Transport Canada.
To contact Transport Canada’s Def ect Investigations and
Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more
inf ormation on reporting saf ety def ects or about motor
vehicle saf ety, go to . If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot
become involved in individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.
Reporting Saf ety Def ects
In the US In Canada
542
http://www.saf ercar.gov
http://www.saf ercar.govhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf ety
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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
543
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
ACU-R
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CONT INUED
Battery
Charging System
........................... Indicator . 62, 508
............................ Jump Starting . 502
.............................. Maintenance . 490
.......................................... Cover . 492............................ Specif ications . 527
................ Backup Sensor System . 377
.............................. Bef ore Driving . 381
.................................. Belts, Seat . 10, 21
......................... Beverage Holders . 194
...........................
Audio . 265
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
.................................. Booster Seats . 53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System
..................................... (ABS) . 416
............. Break-in, New Linings . 382
........................................... Fluid . 466
....................................... Parking . 191
................. System Indicator . 63, 510
........................ Wear Indicators . 415
............................. Braking System . 415
................. Break-in, New Vehicle . 382
Brightness Control,
............................... Instruments . 146 .................................... Accessories . 391
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
..................................... Position) . 152
............ Accessory Power Sockets . 197
................ Active Head Restraints . 159
.................................... AcuraLink
. 337
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
............................... Indicator . 66, 319
................................... Operation . 320
Adaptive Front Lighting System
.......................................... (AFS) . 144
.................... Additives, Engine Oil . 459
........................... Advanced Airbags . 30
............................. Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
............................ Air Conditioning . 204
....................... Air Pressure, Tires . 482
....................... Alcohol in Gasoline . 383
...................................... Antif reeze . 461
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
............................... Indicator . 64, 416
................................... Operation . 416
.............. Anti-thef t, Audio System . 280
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................ Lock . 152................................ Audio System . 213
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................ Engine . 401
.......... Automatic Climate Control . 211
....................... Automatic Lighting . 141
... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.... Automatic Speed Control . 316, 319
.............. Automatic Transmission . 403
.......................... Capacity,Fluid .526
............... Checking Fluid Level . 464
.......................... Paddle Shif ters . 407
....................................... Shif ting . 404
Shif t Lever Position
............................... Indicators . 403
................ Shif t Lever Positions . 404
.................... Shif t Lock Release . 405
...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Bulb Replacement
.......................... Back-up Lights . 474
................................. Fog Lights . 472
................ Front Parking Lights . 471
........ Front Side Marker Lights . 471
................................. Headlights . 468
............................ Specif ications . 527
............ Turn Signal Lights . 470, 473
..................................... Built-in-key . 167
.............................. Bulbs, Halogen . 468
............................ Capacities Chart . 526
............. Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.................... Cargo, How to Carry . 393
............. CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
......................................... CD Care . 274
....................... CD Error Message . 271
................................... CD Changer . 236
................................ Ceiling Lights . 200
........................ Certif ication Label . 524
................................. Chains, Tires . 488
.................... Changing a Flat Tire . 497
Changing Oil
........................................ How to . 459...................................... When to . 445
... Charging System Indicator . 62, 508
............ Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 400
..................................... Child Saf ety . 38
.............................. Booster Seats . 53
................................... Child Seats . 45
..... Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
.......................................... Inf ants . 43
.......................... Larger Children . 52
......................................... LATCH . 47
...................... Risks with Airbags . 39
............................. Small Children . 44
......................................... Tethers . 51
......... Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
....................................... Child Seats . 45
......................................... LATCH . 47
.......... Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................ Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning
................................... Seat Belts . 476
.................... Client Service Of f ice . 540
............... Climate Control System . 204
......................... Clock, Setting the . 313
........................ CO in the Exhaust . 534
............ Cold Weather, Starting in . 401Collision Mitigation Braking
System (CMBS )
............................... Indicator . 69, 424
................................... Operation . 418
...................... Compact Spare Tire . 496
........................... Compass System . 281
................. Console Compartment . 195
................. Consumer Inf ormation . 540
............. Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................ Adding . 461
.................................... Checking . 387
......................... Proper Solution . 461
................... Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................ System . 534
................ Cruise Control Indicator . 65
............ Cruise Control Operation . 316
................................... Cup Holders . 194
Index
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