2012 ACURA RL headlight bulb

Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that adjusts the vertical angle
of the headlights automatically.
Refer to page for more
inf ormation.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
another qualif ied technician.The low beam headlight bulbs are
high voltage discharge tube bulbs.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.Your vehicle has halogen high beam
headlight bulbs which are also used
f or the daytime running light.
Handle it by its base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth. 145
Lights
Headlight Aiming L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
ReplacementReplacing a High Beam
Headlight/Daytime Running
Light Bulb
468
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ). Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ). Open the hood. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
Reinstall the battery cover. (Driver’s side) 2.
3. 1.
4.5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 457
492
Lights
Maint enance
469
BULB
CONNECTOR
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Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the bulb in slightly, and turn
it counterclockwise. Open the hood.
If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ).Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover. 2. 1.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
457
4928.
9.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
470
BULB SOCKET
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Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover (see
page ).
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
windshield washer reservoir. (Passenger’s side) Open the hood.
If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover. Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the windshield washer
reservoir.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover. (Passenger’s side) 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
7.
8.
9. 457
492
10.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking/Side
Marker Bulb
Maint enance
471
SOCKET
BULB
CLIP
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
527
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Fuses Lights
60 W
24/2.2CP 3.54x3.78in(90x96mm)
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S
SXU22HCR11S SOHC VTEC V-6 gasoline engine Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°8’
1°15’
2°10’
P245/45R18 96V Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
PressureT155/70D17 110M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm) 1.5 CP
Capacity 12 V 55 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR 12 V
Interior
Under-hoodLow beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge
tube (D2S).21 W
21 W
35 W
5W
8W
8W
2W
2CP
5W
5W Headlights (High Beam)
Front turn signal
Front side marker/Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling lights
Vanity mirror lights
Door courtesy lights
Trunk lights
See page 519 and 520 or the fuse
label attached to the inside of
each fuse box cover.
See page 518 or the fuse box
cover.Front
Rear
Front
Rear
FrontNGK:
DENSO: (HB3)
:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare (Amber)
(H8)
Front
Rear
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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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CONT INUED
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
....................................... Rating) . 438
............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 468
....... HandsFreeLink
,. 354
............ Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System
...................................... (AFS) . 144
........................................ Aiming . 468
.................. Automatic Lighting . 141
......... Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................. High Beam Indicator . 65
.................... Lights On Indicator . 64
.......... Low Beams, Turning on . 140
....................... Reminder Chime . 140
........ Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 468
.......... High beams, Turning on . 140
................................... Washer . 138
............................ Head Restraints . 157
............................. Heated Mirrors . 162
................................... Heater, Seat . 182
............. High Altitude, Starting at . 401HomeLink
Universal
................................ Transceiver . 334
....................... Hood, Opening the . 385
........................................... Horn .5,136
... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 524
Ignition
............................................ Keys . 150
......................................... Switch . 151
............ Timing Control System . 535
...................... Immobilizer System . 150
......... Important Safety Precautions . 8
......................................... Indicators . 62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
............................ System) . 64, 416
...................................... ACC . 66, 319
Adaptive Front lighting
.................. System (AFS) . 69, 144
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................ System) . 63, 510
................ Charging System . 62, 508
Collision Mitigation Braking
....... System (CMBS ) . 69, 424
............................. Cruise Control . 65Electronically Controlled Power
........ Steering System (ECPS) . 68
..................................... Fog Light . 65
................................... High Beam . 65
........ Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
..... Keyless Access System . 68, 180
..................................... Lights On . 64
...................................... Low Fuel . 66
................ Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
........................... Indicator . 67, 429
Malf unction Indicator
................................ Lamp . 62, 509
....................................... Message . 68
.............. Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
.................. Security System . 69, 315
...................................... SH-AWD . 66
..................... Side Airbag Of f . 35, 63
......................................... SRS . 34, 63
......................... Starting System . 402
Turn Signal and Hazard
................................... Warning . 64
VSA (Vehicle Stability
.............................. Assist) . 65, 435
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