2008 Acura RL Owners Manual

Index

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Airbags Seat Belts

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Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features

................................. ......................................... ..................................... ............. ..............................

Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Digital Radio Seat Belts

...................................

. 10, 21
. 480
. 9
. 11
. 10
. 57
. iii . 217
. 10, 21
. 21

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

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...............

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Tensioners

............................... ..................................... .............................

Cleaning e-pretensioner Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and

................................

. 23
. 415
. 24
. 17, 22
. 25

................

Beeper

................................

System Components Use During Pregnancy

................... ............... .................................. .................. ......................... ......................

Seat Heaters Seat Position Memory Seat Ventilation Seats, Adjusting the

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. 21, 62
. 21
. 19
. 178
. 160
. 179
. 155

VIII

Paddle Shifters

. 276
. 351
. 351
. 462
. 387
. 481
. 329

Security System Sequential Sports Shift Mode

............................ ..... .......................... Serial Number ............................... Service Intervals ........................... Service Manual, Purchasing ...... Service Station Procedures ......... Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ............................. . 356
Torque Distribution Monitor . 356
.. . 66
....................................... Indicator . 349
... ........................ . 354
. 11, 32

Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

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(SH-AWD)

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How the Side Airbag off

Indicator Works

. 35
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
. 11, 34

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Side Curtain Airbags

................

How Your Side Curtain

Airbags Work

..........................

. 34

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in

Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System

......................... ............................. ..................................... ................................

. 411
. 140
. 424
. 207

Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

Specification Charts Speed Limiter Spotlights SRS, Additional Information

. 435
. 465
. 464
. 354
. 196
. 26
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags

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Work

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SRS Components SRS Service SRS Indicator START (Ignition Switch

........................ .................................. .............................

. 29, 32, 34
. 26
. 36
. 34, 63

Position)

..................................... ....................... ...................

. 151
. 347
. 347

Starting the Engine

Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

.................................. ................ ........

. 347
. 441
. 444

With a Dead Battery

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock Position Memory

.............................. ........... ......................

. 147
. 151
. 160

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Index

Steering Wheel Buttons/

Switches

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Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visors Supplemental Restraint

. 136
. 207
. 429
. 192

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System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

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................... ..................................

. 11, 26
. 36
. 34, 63
. 26
. 400

Synthetic Oil

Taking Care of the Unexpected . 431
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic

...... .....

. 466
. 472

Converters

Temperature Gauge Temperature, Inside Sensor Temperature, Outside Tether Anchorage Points Three Way Catalytic

............................. ....................... ........ .................... ..............

. 474
. 70
. 206
. 73
. 51

Converters

.................................

. 474

Tires

Tilt/Telescopic Steering

Wheel

......................................... .................................... Timing Belt .................................... Tire Chains ......... Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Pressure Monitoring System

. 147
. 407
. 424
. 436

(TPMS)

.......................... Monitoring Tire Pressure

. 372, 470

Reading

TPMS System Warning

.................................. ........... ............................................... .............................. ........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... ..................................

Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Labeling Low Tire Pressure

. 419
. 371
. 419
. 421
. 424
. 421
. 435
. 466
. 419
. 421
. 468, 469

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Indicator

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Michelin PAX System Pressure Monitor Pressure Monitor System Replacing Rotating

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. 67, 371
. 426
. 373
. 371
. 423
. 422

Snow Specifications

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Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor

. 424
. 465
. 436

(SH-AWD)

.................................

. 356

Towing

A Trailer Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit

..................................... .... ............................. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................

System)

. 379
. 380
. 379

. 371

Required Federal

Explanation

Warning Message

Trailer Loading Trailer Towing Tips Transmission

............................ ..................... ............................. ......................

. 470
. 375
. 379
. 382

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic

.............................. ........................... .............. .............

Treadwear Trip Meter

............................. .......................................

. 404
. 405
. 462
. 349
. 422, 435
. 72

CONTINUED

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Index

Trunk

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Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator

.......

Turn Signals

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. 153
. 154
. 153
. 13, 79
. 140

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of

.......................................... .... ........................ .......

. 431
. 466
. 328
. 401

. 340
. 464
. 462

Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

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System

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VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator

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........

...

Vehicle Storage VIN

............................. .................................................

. 377
. 65, 377
. 378
. 65, 377
. 429
. 462

Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System

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. 399
. 265

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield

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. iii . 57
. 479

Checking the Fluid Level Operation

........ ...................................

. 404
. 137

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench

............. ............ .......................... ...............................

. 147
. 423
. 435
. 437

Windows

Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

............................. ................ .........................

. 182
. 181
. 146

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

..................................... ................................... .....................................

. 137
. 201
. 137

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades

.......................

. 417

Operation Summer/Winter Position

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WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

. 137
. 139
. 230
. 421
. 459

XM Satellite Radio

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. 217

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U.S. only Canada only

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.4 US gal (73 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 399

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 404

).

Rear Differential Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement.

Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page

406

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

Capacity:

SH-AWD differential case

0.77 US qt (0.73 ) SH-AWD clutch case

2.8 US qt (2.7 )

Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only.

Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page

406

).

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Acura RL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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