Owner's Manual
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...) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 S. 2008 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4... control,HomeLink,and other convenience items) ...197 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...327 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...345 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...385 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead ...
...) (how to order) ...481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 S. 2008 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4... control,HomeLink,and other convenience items) ...197 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...327 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...345 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...385 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2008 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals ...them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to check them . plus what you 're planning to tow a trailer.
... 2008 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals ...them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to check them . plus what you 're planning to tow a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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...multiinformation display (see page 399). Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 2008 RL 335 Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up shifting as early as possible. Always maintain your fuel economy ...inflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's ...
...multiinformation display (see page 399). Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. 2008 RL 335 Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up shifting as early as possible. Always maintain your fuel economy ...inflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's ...
Owner's Manual
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...the shift lever further to shift gears much like a manual transmission, but without a clutch pedal. While in ''D'' position, you can also shift up shift, press the right side ( paddle shifter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Sequential SportShift Mode PADDLE SHIFTER ( ) UP SHIFT ( ...displayed on the right and left side ( ) paddle shifter. ) CONTINUED 2008 RL 351 To return to ''D,'' move the shift lever from ''D'' to a higher gear. Pull back on the shift lever, the transmission shifts to ''M'' position, the display shows the selected gear. When you...
...the shift lever further to shift gears much like a manual transmission, but without a clutch pedal. While in ''D'' position, you can also shift up shift, press the right side ( paddle shifter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Sequential SportShift Mode PADDLE SHIFTER ( ) UP SHIFT ( ...displayed on the right and left side ( ) paddle shifter. ) CONTINUED 2008 RL 351 To return to ''D,'' move the shift lever from ''D'' to a higher gear. Pull back on the shift lever, the transmission shifts to ''M'' position, the display shows the selected gear. When you...
Owner's Manual
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.... Driving uphill To shift from 4 5 3 4 Speed range under 17 mph (27 km/h) under 47 mph (75 km/h) 352 2008 RL The transmission remains in a lower gear, the transmission does not downshift. If the vehicle speed slows to below the redline of the lower gear several times, then return to the...38 mph (60 km/h) Downshifting gives you more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill. It downshifts to manually upshift between first and fifth gears. The gear indicator will flash the number of the selected lower gear position while the indicator is under 8...
.... Driving uphill To shift from 4 5 3 4 Speed range under 17 mph (27 km/h) under 47 mph (75 km/h) 352 2008 RL The transmission remains in a lower gear, the transmission does not downshift. If the vehicle speed slows to below the redline of the lower gear several times, then return to the...38 mph (60 km/h) Downshifting gives you more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill. It downshifts to manually upshift between first and fifth gears. The gear indicator will flash the number of the selected lower gear position while the indicator is under 8...
Owner's Manual
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...(60 km/h) 4 5 3 4 Starting in that gear. You need to shift down to second gear. Driving CONTINUED 2008 RL 353 You will be fixed in Second Gear To shift from 3 2 Speed range under 56 mph (90 km/h) under ...93 mph (150 km/h) under 8 mph (13 km/h). The transmission will help to reduce wheelspin in second gear will not automatically downshift to first gear even when the vehicle ...on the shift lever to shift to first gear manually. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission The table shows the speed ranges for upshifting and downshifting.
...(60 km/h) 4 5 3 4 Starting in that gear. You need to shift down to second gear. Driving CONTINUED 2008 RL 353 You will be fixed in Second Gear To shift from 3 2 Speed range under 56 mph (90 km/h) under ...93 mph (150 km/h) under 8 mph (13 km/h). The transmission will help to reduce wheelspin in second gear will not automatically downshift to first gear even when the vehicle ...on the shift lever to shift to first gear manually. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission The table shows the speed ranges for upshifting and downshifting.
Owner's Manual
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... and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...386 Maintenance Minder ...387 Fluid Locations...397 Engine Compartment Covers...398...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...400 Engine Coolant ...402 Windshield Washers ...404 Automatic Transmission Fluid...404 Brake Fluid ...406 Power Steering Fluid ...406 Timing Belt ...407 Lights ...408... ...417 Wheels ...419 Tires ...419 Checking the Battery ...427 Vehicle Storage ...429 Maintenance 2008 RL 385 See page 481 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to obtain a copy, ...
... and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...386 Maintenance Minder ...387 Fluid Locations...397 Engine Compartment Covers...398...Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...400 Engine Coolant ...402 Windshield Washers ...404 Automatic Transmission Fluid...404 Brake Fluid ...406 Power Steering Fluid ...406 Timing Belt ...407 Lights ...408... ...417 Wheels ...419 Tires ...419 Checking the Battery ...427 Vehicle Storage ...429 Maintenance 2008 RL 385 See page 481 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to obtain a copy, ...
Owner's Manual
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...Warning Flashers ...145 Jump Starting ...441 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...447 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...448 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...450 Overheated Engine ...444 Towing ...459 Emergency Brake ...187 Emergency Flashers ...145 Emergency Towing ...459 Emergency Trunk Opener ......480 Defogger, Rear Window ...146 Defrosting the Windows ...204 Differential Fluid ...464 Dimensions ...464 Dimming the Headlights ...140 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...404 Engine Oil ...333 E Economy, Fuel ...334 Emergencies...431 Battery, Jump Starting ...441 Brake System Indicator ...449 Changing a ...
...Warning Flashers ...145 Jump Starting ...441 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...447 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...448 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...450 Overheated Engine ...444 Towing ...459 Emergency Brake ...187 Emergency Flashers ...145 Emergency Towing ...459 Emergency Trunk Opener ......480 Defogger, Rear Window ...146 Defrosting the Windows ...204 Differential Fluid ...464 Dimensions ...464 Dimming the Headlights ...140 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...404 Engine Oil ...333 E Economy, Fuel ...334 Emergencies...431 Battery, Jump Starting ...441 Brake System Indicator ...449 Changing a ...
Owner's Manual
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...Pollen ...415 Oil ...400 Flashers, Hazard Warning...145 Flat Tire, Changing a ...436 Floor Mats ...416 Fluids Automatic Transmission...404 Brake ...406 Power Steering...406 Windshield Washer ...404 Fog Lights ...142 Four-way Flashers ...145 Front Airbags ...... Fill Door and Cap...329 Gauge ...70 Low Fuel Indicator ...66 Octane Requirement ...328 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...450 Oxygenated ...329 Tank, Refueling ...329 Tighten Fuel Cap ...330 Fuses, Checking the ...453 G Gas Mileage Improving... ...260 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...380 F Fan, Interior...200 IV 2008 RL
...Pollen ...415 Oil ...400 Flashers, Hazard Warning...145 Flat Tire, Changing a ...436 Floor Mats ...416 Fluids Automatic Transmission...404 Brake ...406 Power Steering...406 Windshield Washer ...404 Fog Lights ...142 Four-way Flashers ...145 Front Airbags ...... Fill Door and Cap...329 Gauge ...70 Low Fuel Indicator ...66 Octane Requirement ...328 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...450 Oxygenated ...329 Tank, Refueling ...329 Tighten Fuel Cap ...330 Fuses, Checking the ...453 G Gas Mileage Improving... ...260 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...380 F Fan, Interior...200 IV 2008 RL