Owner's Manual
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... pocket. Hanging heavy items on the back of the front passenger's seat. If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger... airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the affected side. 32 2008 RL
... pocket. Hanging heavy items on the back of the front passenger's seat. If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger... airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the affected side. 32 2008 RL
Owner's Manual
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...other time, or does not come on after you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off while you should wear their seat belts... CURTAIN AIRBAG In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags, seat belt tensioners, and, on models...
...other time, or does not come on after you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off while you should wear their seat belts... CURTAIN AIRBAG In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags, seat belt tensioners, and, on models...
Owner's Manual
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...distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page 294 ). 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on straight, open highways in the CRUISE button or the ... (models with adaptive cruise control To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 SET/ DECEL BUTTON Non-ACC model is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad...
...distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page 294 ). 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on straight, open highways in the CRUISE button or the ... (models with adaptive cruise control To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 SET/ DECEL BUTTON Non-ACC model is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad...
Owner's Manual
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... desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. You can increase the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Accelerate to hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. Each time you do this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi-information... multi-information display to go out. This will go off and the cruise mode icon to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button. 278 2008 RL When you reach the desired speed. When the vehicle slows to come back on the...
... desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. You can increase the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Accelerate to hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. Each time you do this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi-information... multi-information display to go out. This will go off and the cruise mode icon to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button. 278 2008 RL When you reach the desired speed. When the vehicle slows to come back on the...
Owner's Manual
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..., take your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to the set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before. The vehicle accelerates to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Features You can still use...for passing. Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Push the CANCEL button on . Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Push the CRUISE (ACC) button. 2008 RL 279 The vehicle will return to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL (ACC (green)) ...
..., take your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to the set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before. The vehicle accelerates to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Features You can still use...for passing. Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Push the CANCEL button on . Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Push the CRUISE (ACC) button. 2008 RL 279 The vehicle will return to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL (ACC (green)) ...
Owner's Manual
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...having to use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. If the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up, ACC senses the change in a serious accident. Do not use of ACC can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up repeatedly. Features CONTINUED 2008 RL 281 the slower you.... The distance between your speed: the faster you slows down suddenly or another vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC alerts you by accelerating or braking your vehicle. When the vehicle ahead of you and your set . Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle...
...having to use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. If the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up, ACC senses the change in a serious accident. Do not use of ACC can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up repeatedly. Features CONTINUED 2008 RL 281 the slower you.... The distance between your speed: the faster you slows down suddenly or another vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC alerts you by accelerating or braking your vehicle. When the vehicle ahead of you and your set . Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. CONTINUED 2008 RL 285 Push the ACC button on the steering wheel. If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is shown on the multi-...
Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. CONTINUED 2008 RL 285 Push the ACC button on the steering wheel. If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is shown on the multi-...
Owner's Manual
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... the multiinformation display will flash. While the vehicle accelerates to set speed with the RES/ACCEL button, do... To increase your speed in small Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you want...accelerator pedal. The set speed on the multiinformation display. To increase the set , your vehicle will not sound while you press the accelerator... pedal, no matter how close you get to the previously set speed with the accelerator pedal,...the RES/ACCEL button repeatedly. The vehicle will not accelerate; it will keep some distance between your vehicle ...
... the multiinformation display will flash. While the vehicle accelerates to set speed with the RES/ACCEL button, do... To increase your speed in small Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you want...accelerator pedal. The set speed on the multiinformation display. To increase the set , your vehicle will not sound while you press the accelerator... pedal, no matter how close you get to the previously set speed with the accelerator pedal,...the RES/ACCEL button repeatedly. The vehicle will not accelerate; it will keep some distance between your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed is shown on the multi-information display. If you cancel ACC by pressing the ACC button, the previously set cruising speed stays in the instrument panel goes off. 290 2008 RL U.S. SHORT RANGE CANADA Tap the brake pedal. The ACC indicator...
To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed is shown on the multi-information display. If you cancel ACC by pressing the ACC button, the previously set cruising speed stays in the instrument panel goes off. 290 2008 RL U.S. SHORT RANGE CANADA Tap the brake pedal. The ACC indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. In addition, in order to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. 328 2008 RL The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your authorized dealer for...gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. During this happens, contact your instrument ...
... change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. In addition, in order to engine damage. Avoid hard braking for service. 328 2008 RL The long-term use of 87 or higher may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your authorized dealer for...gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. During this happens, contact your instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 2008 RL 335 Always drive in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 394 ). Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy. Drive...km/h). Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon.
...in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 2008 RL 335 Always drive in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 394 ). Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy. Drive...km/h). Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in 0 miles per gallon.
Owner's Manual
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...running until the engine starts. If the engine does not start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to the START (III) position, this problem. 2008 RL 347 Apply the parking brake. 2. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine fails to start... within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and ...
...running until the engine starts. If the engine does not start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to the START (III) position, this problem. 2008 RL 347 Apply the parking brake. 2. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine fails to start... within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ''D'' indicator comes on the console. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have selected. To shift from Park to any shift position), it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and ... ''D'' indicator warns of Park when the ignition switch is in. If it indicates a possible problem in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 2008 RL 349
Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ''D'' indicator comes on the console. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have selected. To shift from Park to any shift position), it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and ... ''D'' indicator warns of Park when the ignition switch is in. If it indicates a possible problem in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 2008 RL 349
Owner's Manual
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.... Move the lever. To shift from : P to R R to N N to D D toD3 D3 to D D to N N to R R to Shift Lock Release on page 354 . 350 2008 RL If there is a problem in the reverse lockout system, or your vehicle's battery is cold. Press on the brake pedal and have done all of... above and still cannot move the shift lever. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you have your vehicle for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to P Do this position ...
.... Move the lever. To shift from : P to R R to N N to D D toD3 D3 to D D to N N to R R to Shift Lock Release on page 354 . 350 2008 RL If there is a problem in the reverse lockout system, or your vehicle's battery is cold. Press on the brake pedal and have done all of... above and still cannot move the shift lever. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you have your vehicle for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to P Do this position ...
Owner's Manual
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...: Driving on level roads and downhill To shift from 4 5 3 4 Speed range under 41 mph (65 km/h) under 47 mph (75 km/h) 352 2008 RL The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to a complete stop , the transmission starts in first gear. The transmission remains in the selected gear... of the selected lower gear position while the indicator is flashing, the transmission downshifts, and the display shows the selected lower gear. If you accelerate away from a stop . If the vehicle speed slows to below the redline of the lower gear several times, then return to the higher ...
...: Driving on level roads and downhill To shift from 4 5 3 4 Speed range under 41 mph (65 km/h) under 47 mph (75 km/h) 352 2008 RL The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to a complete stop , the transmission starts in first gear. The transmission remains in the selected gear... of the selected lower gear position while the indicator is flashing, the transmission downshifts, and the display shows the selected lower gear. If you accelerate away from a stop . If the vehicle speed slows to below the redline of the lower gear several times, then return to the higher ...
Owner's Manual
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... The transmission will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the ACCESSORY(I) position. 354 2008 RL Shift Lock Release This allows you reduce the rpm below the red zone. Set the parking brake. 2. D3 can get the transmission to automatically... or three gears, depending on the brake pedal does not work. 1. Use D3 when towing a trailer in the LOCK (0) position. For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you are selected. Before downshifting, make sure the ignition switch is in and out. Make sure the ignition switch is ...
... The transmission will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the ACCESSORY(I) position. 354 2008 RL Shift Lock Release This allows you reduce the rpm below the red zone. Set the parking brake. 2. D3 can get the transmission to automatically... or three gears, depending on the brake pedal does not work. 1. Use D3 when towing a trailer in the LOCK (0) position. For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you are selected. Before downshifting, make sure the ignition switch is in and out. Make sure the ignition switch is ...
Owner's Manual
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...on all the time, confusing drivers behind you retain steering control when braking very hard (see page 359 ). If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all four wheels. Main Menu Table Of Contents Braking System Your vehicle... a lower gear. When the brake pedal assist is connected with disc brakes at two wheels. Be extra cautious in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply the brake pedal. If you apply to see page 24 ). Braking System Design The...
...on all the time, confusing drivers behind you retain steering control when braking very hard (see page 359 ). If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all four wheels. Main Menu Table Of Contents Braking System Your vehicle... a lower gear. When the brake pedal assist is connected with disc brakes at two wheels. Be extra cautious in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply the brake pedal. If you apply to see page 24 ). Braking System Design The...
Owner's Manual
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Immediately after you at high speed. Driving in front of you at a slow speed. CONTINUED 2008 RL 367 Main Menu Table Of Contents Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Limitations The CMBS may not activate under some conditions. A vehicle cuts in front of ... other small vehicle. The vehicle ahead of you drive off. Driving YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE A vehicle cuts in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you is too short. Here are a few examples: The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of...
Immediately after you at high speed. Driving in front of you at a slow speed. CONTINUED 2008 RL 367 Main Menu Table Of Contents Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Limitations The CMBS may not activate under some conditions. A vehicle cuts in front of ... other small vehicle. The vehicle ahead of you drive off. Driving YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE A vehicle cuts in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you is too short. Here are a few examples: The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of...
Owner's Manual
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...Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the ON (II) position, there may be some... off with the VSA system. Have your dealer inspect your dealer. When VSA activates, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on the multi-information display. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM... indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Driving 2008 RL 377
...Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the ON (II) position, there may be some... off with the VSA system. Have your dealer inspect your dealer. When VSA activates, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on the multi-information display. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM... indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Driving 2008 RL 377
Owner's Manual
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...and Buffeting When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway. Do not try to D3. Do not ''ride'' the brakes, ...and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 384 2008 RL If the automatic transmission shifts frequently while going up . If you when backing up a hill, shift to make quick steering or braking corrections. When...
...and Buffeting When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway. Do not try to D3. Do not ''ride'' the brakes, ...and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 384 2008 RL If the automatic transmission shifts frequently while going up . If you when backing up a hill, shift to make quick steering or braking corrections. When...