2012 ACURA RL mileage

Press this button to display the
screen (see page ). The compass system in your vehicle
contains several convenient features,
including a direction and elevation
f inder, a calendar reminder f or
important events, a calculator, and a
trip computer to help you track your
mileage and f uel economy.
The controls f or the compass system
are on the center console panel.
These controls are also used to
operate the climate control system
(see page ) and the audio system
(see page ).
Press this button to display the
screen (see page ) f or the
trip computer, calendar, calculator,
and voice command Help.204
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Menu Button Compass But t on
Compass System Controls
Main
Menu
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
281
CANCEL
BUTTON COMPASS
BUTTON
(Display mode)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUPPER
DISPLAY
SCREEN
MENU
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
SET UP
BUTTON
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µ Fuel economy is not a f ixed number.
It varies based on driving conditions,
driving habits, and vehicle condition.
Theref ore, it is not possible f or one
set of estimates to predict f uel
economy precisely f or all drivers in
all environments.
Represents urban
driving in light traf f ic. A range of
miles per gallon achieved is also
provided. The EPA f uel economy estimates
shownintheexampletotheright
are a usef ul tool f or comparison
when buying a vehicle. EPA
estimates include:
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
f uel economy f or other vehicles in
the class.
Represents a
mixture of rural and interstate
driving, in a warmed-up vehicle,
typical of longer trips in f ree-f lowing
traf f ic. A range of miles per gallonachieved is also provided.
Provides an estimated annual f uel
cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the costpergallon(basedonEPAfuelcost
data) divided by the combined f uel
economy.
For more inf ormation on f uel
economy ratings and factors that
af f ect f uel economy, visit
(Canada: Visit
)
www.
fueleconomy.gov www.
vehicles.gc.ca
Fuel Economy
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates Comparison.
City MPGCombined Fuel Economy
Highway MPG
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
388
Combined Fuel
Economy
(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)Estimated Annual
Fuel Cost City MPGHighway MPG
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ÛÝ Also, the percentage ‘‘0’’ keeps
blinking on the display.
If the indicated required service is
not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e becomes 0%, the multi-
inf ormation display will show a
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message,
the total distance traveled after the
remaining oil lif e became 0%, and the
maintenance item code(s).This message is displayed again
when you drive over 10 miles (f or
U.S. models) or 10 km (f or Canadian
models) af ter seeing the 0% message.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as previously described. This particular message is displayed
whenthemileageaftertheengineoil
lif e became 0% reaches 10 miles (f or
U.S. models)/10 km (f or Canadian
models).
These messages will come on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position.
Pressing either INFO button ( / )
switches the display f rom the
message to another display. To see
the message again, press either
INFO button repeatedly.
Maintenance Minder
450
U.S.
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S)
CanadaNEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED
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µprovides
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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................ Gas Mileage Improving . 389
......................................... Gasoline . 382
........................................... Gauge . 70
..................... Low Fuel Indicator . 66
................ Octane Requirement . 382
........................ Tank, Ref ueling . 383
................ Gas Station Procedures . 383
............................................. Gauges . 70
... Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
............................................... Fuel . 70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
....................................... Rating) . 438
............ Gearshif t Lever Positions . 404
...................................... Glove Box . 193
........................... GPS initialization . 299 Engine
............ Check Starting System . 402
............... Compartment Covers . 456
.... Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
......................... If It Won’t Start . 501
Malf unction Indicator
................................ Lamp . 62, 509
......................................... Oil lif e . 445
........ Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
.............. Oil, What Kind to Use . 458
............................... Overheating . 505
............................ Specif ications . 527
............................ Speed Limiter . 405
....................................... Starting . 401
................... Engine Speed Limiter . 405
...................... Ethanol in Gasoline . 382
. Evaporative Emissions Controls . 534
............................... Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................ System . 535
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................ Belts by . 19
................................... Fan, Interior . 206......................................... Features . 203
.................... Filling the Fuel Tank . 383
Filters
......................... Dust and Pollen . 476
............................................... Oil . 459
........... Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
................... Flat Tire, Changing a . 497
..................................... Floor Mats . 477
Fluids
.......... Automatic Transmission . 464
.......................................... Brake . 466
.......................... Power Steering . 467
.................. Windshield Washer . 463
..................................... Fog Lights . 142
................... Folding Door Mirrors . 163
........................ Four-way Flashers . 146
............................ Front Airbags . 11, 28
...................................... Front Seat . 156
.................................... Adjusting . 156
....................................... Heaters . 182
................................... Airbags . 11, 28
........................... Air Ventilation . 183
................................................. Fuel . 382
...................... Fill Door and Cap . 384
........................................... Gauge . 70
..................... Low Fuel Indicator . 66................ Octane Requirement . 382
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................ Manually . 511
............................... Oxygenated . 382
........................ Tank, Ref ueling . 383
...................... Tighten Fuel Cap . 385
..................... Fuses, Checking the . 512
Index
G
F
IV
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