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SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
emissions testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle emissions tested before the readiness codes
are set, prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the
gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.
P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Mak
e sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Start
the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.
K
eep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6.
Let
the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearb
y, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8.
Driv
e in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If an emissions testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you
may be requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
ModelAcura RL X
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,993 lbs (2,265 kg)
Canada: 2,265 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,778 lbs (1,260 kg)
Canada: 1,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Canada: 1,030 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.0 - 17.8 oz (455 - 505 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
Quantity 7.8 - 8.7 in³ (127.5 - 142.5 cm³ )
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights27/8W (Amber )
Front Side Marker Lights 2CP
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LE
D
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights LED
Interior Light sFront and Rear Map LightsLEDLEDVanity Mirror Lights2.1WFront Door Pocket LightsLEDCenter Pocket Ligh tLEDBeverage Holder Ligh tLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WLEDGlove Box Ligh tLEDFront and Rear* Foot LightsLEDDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5W
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
Console Compartment Ligh t
Fluids
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Speci edAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Speci edAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission uid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
lter 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Speci e
dAcura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity2.1 US gal (8.0 )
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ) in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 )
Tires
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40 R19 98 WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spar e
*1SizeT155/70D17 110MPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula r19 x 8JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
*if equipped
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INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q:
Ho
w do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
Y
ou can adjust the clock time from the Settings menu (see page 41).
Q:
Wh
y doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A:
The brak
e pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q:
What is
the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in
the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the
ambient lighting.
Q:
Wh
y won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the
k
eyless access remote is within range?
A:
If y
ou pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlock
ed. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing glo
ves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:
A
fter my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a
code.
Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases,
you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and pr
ess and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q:
Wh
y can’t I select an item using the interface dial?
A:
T
o prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the
v
ehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q:
Wher
e can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A:
Check the
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q:
Wh
y can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A:
Audio may be str
eaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and
the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter (if
applicable).
Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q:
Is m
y phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A:
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility
for Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
and
SMS text messaging and/or e-mail.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Contact Us
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Acura Client Relations/Services.U.S. owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 922-8729
Fax: (877) 939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
Q:
Ev
ery time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these of
f?
A:
Pr
ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice
Pr
ompt. Select Off.
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Date of purchase
• Odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further
information concerning emission
warranties or report violations of the
terms of the emission warranties by
contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty Vehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
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HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
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Light Bulbs ............................................................. 129
Lights ........................................................................\
. 33
Brightness Control
............................................... 33
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 33
Interior Lights
....................................................... 33
Map Lights
............................................................ 34
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................. 65
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 29
Lock Tab
................................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low Speed Follow (LSF)
.......................................83
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24
Maintenance
.......................................................... 112
Maintenance Minder
......................................... 113
Opening the Hood ............................................. 115
Safety Precautions............................................. 112 Service Codes
..................................................... 114
Under the Hood
................................................. 115
Making a Call
.......................................................... 60
Malfunction indicator lamp
.................................22
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................... 22
Map Legend
............................................................. 71
Map Lights
.............................................................. 34
Master Door Lock Switch
.....................................30
Maximum Load Limit
............................................. 74
MID
........................................................................\
.... 26
Mirrors
..................................................................... 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
............40
Power Door Mirrors
............................................ 40
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
..................................40
Moonroof
................................................................. 32
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................................93
NA
V button ............................................................. 67Navigation
...............................................................66
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ...............................72
Detour
....................................................................72
Display and Controls
...........................................67
Entering a Destination
........................................69
Find Near
est Place ...............................................70
Home Address
......................................................69
Interface Dial Feedback
.....................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................71
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................70
Place Category
.....................................................70
Routing
..................................................................71
Steering Wheel Controls
....................................66
Str
eet Address ......................................................69
System Guidance Volume
.................................68
T
alk Button Tips ...................................................66
Traffic
.....................................................................72
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.....................................71
Voice Prompt
.......................................................68
Navigation Commands
.......................................133
ODMD
.....................................................................48
On-Demand Multi-Use Display
.........................48
One-
Touch Turn Signal .........................................34
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................115
Opening the Trunk
..................................................29
Operator Assistance
..............................................65
Overheating
..........................................................100
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................59
Pandora
....................................................................55
Pandora
® Commands ........................................... 134
P
arking Brake .......................................................... 80
Parking Sensor System
.......................................... 92
P
assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
....................110
Phone
........................................................................\
59
Phonebook
............................................................... 61
PHONE button
....................................................... 57
Phone Commands
................................................ 133
Pick-Up button
........................................................ 57
Place Category
........................................................ 70
Power Door Mirrors............................................... 40
Power Mode............................................................. 77
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 32
Power Rear Sunshade
........................................... 44
Power Window
........................................................ 31
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......22
Rain-Sensing Wipers
.............................................. 35
RDM indicator
......................................................... 23
Readiness Codes
................................................... 128
Rear Camera
............................................................ 93
Rear Sunshade
........................................................ 44
Rear Temperature Control Dial
...........................44
Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 40
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
CMBS indicator
.......................................................
23
CMBS off indicator
.................................................
25
Collision Mitigation Braking System
™ ............... 89
C
ompact Disc (CD)
................................................ 51
Compact Disc Commands
.................................. 134
C
ompact Spare Tire*
............................................ 105
Condition Indicators
.............................................. 24
Contact Us
............................................................. 131
Cross Traffic Monitor
............................................. 96
Cruise Control
......................................................... 82
Cruise Control indicators
...................................... 25
Customiz
ed Features
............................................. 41
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
............................ 2
Destination
.............................................................. 69
Detour
....................................................................... 72
Dialing a Number
.................................................. 60
Distance button
..................................................... 83
Door Mirrors
........................................................... 40
Door Operation
..................................................... 30
Doors........................................................................\
.29 Childproof Door Locks
....................................... 30
Front Door Inner Handle
................................... 30
Lock Tab
................................................................ 30
Master Door Lock Switch
.................................. 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading
................................... 126
Driv
er’s Knee Airbag
................................................. 8
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
....................... 109
Driving
...................................................................... 73
Braking
.................................................................. 80
Exterior Checks ..................................................... 73
Interior Checks
..................................................... 73
Maximum Load Limit
.......................................... 74
Power Mode
.......................................................... 77
Refueling
................................................................ 97
Remote Engine Start
........................................... 76
Shifting................................................................... 78
Driving Position Memory System
....................... 39
Electric Parking Brake
........................................... 80
Electric Parking Brake indicator
........................... 24
Electric P
arking Brake system indicator ............. 23
Electric Power Steering indicator
........................ 23
E-Mail
........................................................................\
63
Emergency Assistance
........................................... 65
Emergency Engine Stop
...................................... 101
Emergency Towing
............................................... 101
Engine and Fuel
..................................................... 129
Engine Compartment Cover
............................... 116
Engine
Compartment Fuse Boxes .................... 108
Engine Coolant
...................................................... 119
Engine Oil
............................................................... 117
Engine Oil Life
....................................................... 118
Engine Start/Stop Button
..................................... 77
EPS indicator
........................................................... 23
Exterior Lights
......................................................... 33
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................... 7FCW indicator
.........................................................
23
FCW off indicator ...................................................
25
Find Nearest Place .................................................
70
Floor Mats ...............................................................
38
Fluids .......................................................................
129
FM/AM Radio .........................................................
49
FM/AM Radio Commands
..................................
134
F
oot Brake ...............................................................
80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .....................
86
Frequently Asked Questions
..............................
130
F
ront Airbags (SRS) ..................................................
8
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
30
Front Seats ...............................................................
36
Fuel Information .....................................................
97
Fuse Locations ......................................................
108
Changing Fuses ...................................................
111
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes.....................109
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .................
108
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box .................
110
Garage Opener ........................................................42
Hang-Up/Back button ....................................
57, 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
..............................
52
Har
d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ..................
134
Headlight Washers .................................................
35
Headlight-Wiper Integration
..............................
34
Head R
estraints ......................................................
37
Heated Steering Wheel
........................................
44
High beams indicator
............................................
25
Home Address .........................................................
69
HomeLink .................................................................
42
Hood .......................................................................
115
Immobilizer indicator ............................................
24
Installing a Child Seat ............................................
18
Instrument Panel ....................................................
22
Condition Indicators ...........................................
24
Malfunction Indicators .......................................
22
On/Off Indicators ................................................
25
Interface Dial Feedback ........................................
68
Interior Fuse Boxes ......................................
109, 110
Interior Lights ..........................................................
33
Intermittent Wipers ..............................................34
iPod........................................................................\
....53
iPod
® Commands .................................................. 134
Jump Starting ..........................................................99
Keyless Access System
.......................................... 29
K
eyless Access System indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
..........................87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................88
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................... 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Left selector wheel:
................................................ 47