2012 ACURA RL octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage. Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits. Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
382
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance, and
cause the malf unction indicator lamp
on your instrument panel to come on. If
this happens, contact your dealer f or
service. Some gasoline today is blended
with oxygenates such as ethanol. Your
vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. If you
notice any undesirable operating
symptoms, try another service station
or switch to another brand of gasoline. We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that help
prevent f uel system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain harmf ul manganese-
based f uel additives such as MMT , if
such gasoline is available.
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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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CONT INUED
............. Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
................... Neutral Gear Position . 405
.................. New Vehicle Break-in . 382
................... NOTICE, Explanation of . i
............... Numbers, Identif ication . 524 ..............................Paddle Shif ters . 407
............ Panel Brightness Control . 146
........................ Park Gear Position . 404
........................................... Parking . 414
............................... Parking Brake . 191
Parking Brake and Brake
................. System Indicator . 63, 510
.. Parking Over Things that Burn . 414
.... Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
............................. PGM-FI System . 535
................................... Pollen Filter . 476
........................ Power Door Locks . 153
............... Power Socket Locations . 192
............................ Power Windows . 186
......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
... Additional Safety Precautions . 20
..... Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19........................ Protecting Children . 38
....................... Protecting Inf ants . 43
....... Protecting Larger Children . 52
......... Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with
..................................... Tethers . 51
............................. Using LATCH . 47
................... Radiator Overheating . 505
............. Radio/CD Sound System . 213
................... Readiness Codes . 509, 537
.. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 473
........................... Rearview Mirror . 161
............... Rear Window Def ogger . 147
............. Reclining the Seat Backs . 156
....................... Reminder Indicators . 62
Remote, Keyless Access
........................................ System . 167 ... Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 382
......................................... Odometer . 72
............................... Odometer, Trip . 72
Oil
........................ Change, How to . 459
...................... Change, When to . 445
...................... Checking Engine . 387
............................... Lif e, Engine . 445
.............. Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
Selecting Proper Viscosity
...................................... Chart . 458
..... ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 152
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
.................................... Recovery . 534
............................ Outside Mirrors . 161.... Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
.................... Overheating, Engine . 505
.... Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 452
......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 382
Index
INDEX
N
OP
R
VII
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure: Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid: 4.5 US qt (4.3
) Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
Rear: Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
0.77 US qt (0.73
)
SH-AWD clutch case
2.8 US qt (2.7
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
) 19.4 US gal (73
)
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
458
465
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