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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped. 2008 RL 61 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 447) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.64) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.... RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P.34, 63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) Instruments and Controls MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 448) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, 447) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.66) The U.S.
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped. 2008 RL 61 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 447) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.64) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.... RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P.34, 63) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) Instruments and Controls MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 448) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, 447) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.66) The U.S.
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... turn the ignition switch to have it is a problem in the tank when the needle does reach E. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 79 ). Take your dealer to the ON (II) position. For more ... (ACC) Low Fuel Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. You will also see page 78 ). 66 2008 RL You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see ''ACC'' on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...
... turn the ignition switch to have it is a problem in the tank when the needle does reach E. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multiinformation display (see page 79 ). Take your dealer to the ON (II) position. For more ... (ACC) Low Fuel Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display. You will also see page 78 ). 66 2008 RL You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see ''ACC'' on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to...
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If it is because of PAX tires must be done by an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system dealer. If equipped Continuing to...to the ON (II) position. For more of the road when it is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ...will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 67 If this happens, pull to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation ...
If it is because of PAX tires must be done by an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system dealer. If equipped Continuing to...to the ON (II) position. For more of the road when it is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ...will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 67 If this happens, pull to flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation ...
Owner's Manual
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...delivered to the correct pressure. You can see the pressure of each wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Bluetooth HandsFreeLink U.S. You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle...'s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 76 2008 RL For more information, see page 371 . Canada This monitor shows how much torque is shown on the multi-information display, press the ...
...delivered to the correct pressure. You can see the pressure of each wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor Bluetooth HandsFreeLink U.S. You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle...'s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone. 76 2008 RL For more information, see page 371 . Canada This monitor shows how much torque is shown on the multi-information display, press the ...
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...cruise control) on the accelerator pedal. Features Improper use of the cruise control can lead to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways. Push in good weather. It should be used for cruising on the ... it for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. When cruise control is on while driving, the SH-AWD torque distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the multiinformation display to show the system is now activated. SET/ DECEL ...
...cruise control) on the accelerator pedal. Features Improper use of the cruise control can lead to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways. Push in good weather. It should be used for cruising on the ... it for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. When cruise control is on while driving, the SH-AWD torque distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the multiinformation display to show the system is now activated. SET/ DECEL ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the collision mitigation brake system (CMBS),..., and how to Drive ...346 Starting the Engine...347 Check Starting System Message ...348 Automatic Transmission...349 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System ...356 Parking ...357 Braking System...358 Anti-lock Brakes(ABS) ...359 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) ...361 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the collision mitigation brake system (CMBS),..., and how to Drive ...346 Starting the Engine...347 Check Starting System Message ...348 Automatic Transmission...349 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System ...356 Parking ...357 Braking System...358 Anti-lock Brakes(ABS) ...359 Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) ...361 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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...level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the wheels. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of safety... wheel: right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 356 2008 RL This is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. ...
...level roads at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the wheels. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of safety... wheel: right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 356 2008 RL This is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same speed, the torque distribution monitor may stop displaying the amount of torque. ...
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This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Driving with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is fully ...on, and the multi-information display shows an SH-AWD message, there is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Your vehicle still has normal front-wheel drive with the parking brake partially set . Turn off the lights. Driving 2008 RL 357 Make sure the parking brake is set can ...
This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Driving with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is fully ...on, and the multi-information display shows an SH-AWD message, there is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Your vehicle still has normal front-wheel drive with the parking brake partially set . Turn off the lights. Driving 2008 RL 357 Make sure the parking brake is set can ...
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Amps. 6 7 8 9 20 A 7.5 A 30 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Heated seats Interior lights Passenger's automatic seat belt tensioner/ e-pretensioner Air conditioner 458 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger's side No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 20 A Circuits Protected SH-AWD Premium amplifier Passenger's power window Driver's automatic seat belt tensioner/e-pretensioner Right rear power window No.
Amps. 6 7 8 9 20 A 7.5 A 30 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Heated seats Interior lights Passenger's automatic seat belt tensioner/ e-pretensioner Air conditioner 458 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger's side No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 20 A Circuits Protected SH-AWD Premium amplifier Passenger's power window Driver's automatic seat belt tensioner/e-pretensioner Right rear power window No.
Owner's Manual
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... Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Rear differential fluid SH-AWD Change differential Total case SH-AWD Change clutch case Total Transfer Change assembly Total fluid Windshield U.S. Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type... 193.6 in (4,917 mm) 72.7 in (1,847 mm) 57.1 in (1,451 mm) 110.2 in (2,800 mm) 62.0 in (1,576 mm) 62.4 in the engine 464 2008 RL
... Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Rear differential fluid SH-AWD Change differential Total case SH-AWD Change clutch case Total Transfer Change assembly Total fluid Windshield U.S. Seating Capacities Total Front Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type... 193.6 in (4,917 mm) 72.7 in (1,847 mm) 57.1 in (1,451 mm) 110.2 in (2,800 mm) 62.0 in (1,576 mm) 62.4 in the engine 464 2008 RL
Owner's Manual
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... ...62, 447 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...67, 371 Malfunction (MIL) ...62, 448 Message ...68 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 62 Security System ...69, 276 SH-AWD ...66 Side Airbag Off ...63 SRS ...63 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...64 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) ...65 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) Activation...65, 377..., Instrument Panel ...61 Infant Restraint ...43 Infant Seats ...43 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Inflation, Proper Tire ...419 Inside Mirror ...158 Inspection, Tire ...422 CONTINUED INDEX 2008 RL V
... ...62, 447 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...67, 371 Malfunction (MIL) ...62, 448 Message ...68 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 62 Security System ...69, 276 SH-AWD ...66 Side Airbag Off ...63 SRS ...63 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...64 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) ...65 VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) Activation...65, 377..., Instrument Panel ...61 Infant Restraint ...43 Infant Seats ...43 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Inflation, Proper Tire ...419 Inside Mirror ...158 Inspection, Tire ...422 CONTINUED INDEX 2008 RL V
Owner's Manual
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... Mode ...351 Paddle Shifters ...351 Serial Number ...462 Service Intervals ...387 Service Manual, Purchasing ...481 Service Station Procedures ...329 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) ...356 Torque Distribution Monitor ...356 Indicator ...66 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...349 Shift Lock Release ...354 Side Airbags ...11, 32 How the Side Airbag off... High Altitude ...347 With a Dead Battery ...441 Steam Coming from Engine ...444 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...147 Anti-theft Column Lock ...151 Position Memory ...160 VIII 2008 RL
... Mode ...351 Paddle Shifters ...351 Serial Number ...462 Service Intervals ...387 Service Manual, Purchasing ...481 Service Station Procedures ...329 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) ...356 Torque Distribution Monitor ...356 Indicator ...66 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...349 Shift Lock Release ...354 Side Airbags ...11, 32 How the Side Airbag off... High Altitude ...347 With a Dead Battery ...441 Steam Coming from Engine ...444 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...147 Anti-theft Column Lock ...151 Position Memory ...160 VIII 2008 RL
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... System ...426 Pressure Monitor...373 Pressure Monitor System ...371 Replacing ...423 Rotating...422 Snow ...424 Specifications ...465 Tools, Tire Changing ...436 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD) ...356 Towing A Trailer ...379 Equipment and Accessories ...380 Weight Limit ...379 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ...371 Required Federal Explanation...470 Warning Message...375 ... Three Way Catalytic Converters ...474 Temperature Gauge ...70 Temperature, Inside Sensor ...206 Temperature, Outside ...73 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Three Way Catalytic Converters ...474 INDEX 2008 RL IX
... System ...426 Pressure Monitor...373 Pressure Monitor System ...371 Replacing ...423 Rotating...422 Snow ...424 Specifications ...465 Tools, Tire Changing ...436 Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD) ...356 Towing A Trailer ...379 Equipment and Accessories ...380 Weight Limit ...379 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ...371 Required Federal Explanation...470 Warning Message...375 ... Three Way Catalytic Converters ...474 Temperature Gauge ...70 Temperature, Inside Sensor ...206 Temperature, Outside ...73 Tether Anchorage Points ...51 Three Way Catalytic Converters ...474 INDEX 2008 RL IX
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...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 ) 2008 RL Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 406 ). Brake Fluid: Honda...or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 406 ). 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 ...
...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 ) 2008 RL Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 406 ). Brake Fluid: Honda...or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 406 ). 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 ...