2012 ACURA RL battery replacement

´ Replace the old batteries with new
batteries. Place the batteries so the
side is f acing up. Snap the two
halvesof theremotecaseback
together.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal. Replace the batteries if necessary.
Battery type: CR2025
Remove the built-in key.
Place a cloth on the edge to prevent
scratches, then remove the upper
half by caref ully prying on the edge
with a coin. You will also see the ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
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Replacing the Remote Battery
Remote Transmitter Care
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
................. Maintenance Minder . 445
.............................. Fluid Locations . 455
...... Engine Compartment Covers . 456
........................ Adding Engine Oil . 458
Changing the Engine Oil and
........................................... Filter . 459
.............................. Engine Coolant . 461
.................... Windshield Washers . 463
.... Automatic Transmission Fluid . 464
.................................... Brake Fluid . 466
.................... Power Steering Fluid . 467
.................................... Timing Belt . 467
............................................. Lights . 468
.................. DustandPollenFilter .476
................ Cleaning the Seat Belts . 476
..................................... 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
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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
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