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Acura RL 2005 User Manual

Acura RL 2005
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................57
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Features ............................................................................................................................................161
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................247
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................261
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................289
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................335
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................363
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................377
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................381
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Acura RL 2005 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcura
ModelRL 2005
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for safe operation and occupant protection.

Vehicle Safety Features

Overview of features designed to protect occupants during a crash.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidelines for proper seating, seat belt use, and airbag awareness.

Seat Belt Information

Details on seat belt components, tensioners, and maintenance.

Airbag Information

Explanation of airbag system components, types, and operation.

Child Safety Guidelines

General guidelines for restraining infants, small children, and larger children.

Features

Climate Control System

Operation of climate control system, including vents, heating, and A/C.

Cruise Control System

How to use, set, change, cancel, and resume cruise control.

Before Driving

Load Limits

Understanding vehicle load limits, including occupants, cargo, and tongue load.

Driving

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting for starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Operation of the automatic transmission, including shifting and modes.

Braking System

How the braking system works, including design and wear indicators.

ABS System Operation

How the ABS system prevents wheel lock-up and maintains steering control.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

How the TPMS warns of low tire pressure and its operation.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

How VSA stabilizes the vehicle, maintains traction, and its indicators.

Towing a Trailer

Guidelines for towing a trailer, including load limits and safety.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Safety precautions and warnings for performing maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Minder System

How the maintenance minder system tracks oil life and scheduled service.

Engine Oil Life and Maintenance

Understanding the engine oil life display and its calculations.

Adding and Changing Engine Oil

How to add engine oil, recommended types, and viscosity.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide for changing a flat tire, including safety warnings.

Engine Starting Problems

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine won't start, covering various scenarios.

Jump Starting Procedure

How to safely jump start a vehicle with a dead battery.

Engine Overheating Actions

What to do if the engine overheats, including safety and cooling procedures.

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