Owner's Manual
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...check your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 17 ). Never drive faster than is your best protection in all instructions and warnings in this manual. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with...factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Be Aware of collisions. So even though your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in crash injuries and deaths. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. ...
...check your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 17 ). Never drive faster than is your best protection in all instructions and warnings in this manual. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with...factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Be Aware of collisions. So even though your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Infants and small children should ride properly restrained in crash injuries and deaths. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. ...
Owner's Manual
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... by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Each time you and your feet on the floor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is to always wear... a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the...
... by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Each time you and your feet on the floor. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is to always wear... a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head...rate of each other controls. Only the driver's airbag will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. CONTINUED 2008 RL 29 Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of deceleration is one airbag to steer ... or not the airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to deploy. After inflating, the front airbags...
... Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head...rate of each other controls. Only the driver's airbag will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. CONTINUED 2008 RL 29 Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of deceleration is one airbag to steer ... or not the airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to deploy. After inflating, the front airbags...
Owner's Manual
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... a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 30 2008 RL In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite ...soon as it is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to do so. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If the occupant's belt is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. This is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the powder is ...
... a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 30 2008 RL In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite ...soon as it is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to do so. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If the occupant's belt is safe to provide the quickest and greatest protection. This is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the powder is ...
Owner's Manual
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... get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags, seat belt tensioners, and, on and off . If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For... then goes off while you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. If the indicator...
... get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags, seat belt tensioners, and, on and off . If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For... then goes off while you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. If the indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, or, on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (... Indicators U.S. This indicator will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 63 Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the...
...turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, or, on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (... Indicators U.S. This indicator will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 63 Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the...
Owner's Manual
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... page 71 ) to steer. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 68 2008 RL If it does not go off or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to... engine while the vehicle is turned off, which could make the vehicle harder to see the message (see page 176 . Most of the time, this indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Electronically Controlled Power Steering System (ECPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when ...
... page 71 ) to steer. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 68 2008 RL If it does not go off or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to... engine while the vehicle is turned off, which could make the vehicle harder to see the message (see page 176 . Most of the time, this indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Electronically Controlled Power Steering System (ECPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when ...
Owner's Manual
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...with the trunk or a door open A reminder to fasten the driver's and front passenger's seat belts To select ON or OFF, turn the interface knob to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display mode...in auto. Be aware that using day mode at night will make the screen extremely bright. 258 2008 RL NOTE: Choose silver metal (factory default) as the Night color to the right or left . Examples...black metal (factory default) as the Day color to use the headlights during the day. Each time you to enter your choice. Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass System (U.S. Press the interface ...
...with the trunk or a door open A reminder to fasten the driver's and front passenger's seat belts To select ON or OFF, turn the interface knob to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display mode...in auto. Be aware that using day mode at night will make the screen extremely bright. 258 2008 RL NOTE: Choose silver metal (factory default) as the Night color to the right or left . Examples...black metal (factory default) as the Day color to use the headlights during the day. Each time you to enter your choice. Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass System (U.S. Press the interface ...
Owner's Manual
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... apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with disc brakes.... When the brake pedal assist is activated, the epretensioners (if equipped) tighten front seat belts (see page 359 ). Resting your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to the brake pedal...brake pads replaced, they will still have braking at all the time. A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on all the time, confusing drivers behind you do . If one circuit should develop...
... apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with disc brakes.... When the brake pedal assist is activated, the epretensioners (if equipped) tighten front seat belts (see page 359 ). Resting your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to the brake pedal...brake pads replaced, they will still have braking at all the time. A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on all the time, confusing drivers behind you do . If one circuit should develop...
Owner's Manual
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...you, the system may also not activate if you turn the steering wheel to tighten the front seat belts (see page 24 ). When your speed is above 10 mph (15 km/h), the CMBS radar ...sensor in the front grille can sense a vehicle ahead of you. RADAR SENSOR BRAKE ACTUATOR SEAT BELT E-PRETENSIONER Driving The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, a brake actuator in front ...vehicle hitting the vehicle in the engine compartment, an indicator on the instrument panel, seat belt e-pretensioners on the front seats, and an on/off switch on . When the CMBS activates, ...
...you, the system may also not activate if you turn the steering wheel to tighten the front seat belts (see page 24 ). When your speed is above 10 mph (15 km/h), the CMBS radar ...sensor in the front grille can sense a vehicle ahead of you. RADAR SENSOR BRAKE ACTUATOR SEAT BELT E-PRETENSIONER Driving The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, a brake actuator in front ...vehicle hitting the vehicle in the engine compartment, an indicator on the instrument panel, seat belt e-pretensioners on the front seats, and an on/off switch on . When the CMBS activates, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Transmission Fluid...404 Brake Fluid ...406 Power Steering Fluid ...406 Timing Belt ...407 Lights ...408 Dust and Pollen Filter ...415 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...415 Floor Mats ...416 Wiper Blades ...417 Wheels ...419 Tires ...419 Checking the Battery ...427 Vehicle Storage ...429 Maintenance 2008 RL 385 This section also includes instructions on how to read...
... Transmission Fluid...404 Brake Fluid ...406 Power Steering Fluid ...406 Timing Belt ...407 Lights ...408 Dust and Pollen Filter ...415 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...415 Floor Mats ...416 Wiper Blades ...417 Wheels ...419 Tires ...419 Checking the Battery ...427 Vehicle Storage ...429 Maintenance 2008 RL 385 This section also includes instructions on how to read...
Owner's Manual
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... in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles... higher level of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at very ... (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 396 2008 RL
... in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles... higher level of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at very ... (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 396 2008 RL
Owner's Manual
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... the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Clean up any . Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any spill immediately; Maintenance Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t or right lock... one or more of these conditions: In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C). If you regularly drive your vehicle in the engine compartment. Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you frequently tow a trailer. 2008 RL 407
... the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Clean up any . Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any spill immediately; Maintenance Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t or right lock... one or more of these conditions: In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C). If you regularly drive your vehicle in the engine compartment. Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you frequently tow a trailer. 2008 RL 407
Owner's Manual
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...type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Owners Your new vehicle is in materials and workmanship. 2008 RL 479 Please read your vehicle. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with no mileage limit. Tire warranty information is covered by their ... this warranty gives up Acura accessories are covered for rust-through from your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that fails to the 2008 warranty manual that came...
...type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Owners Your new vehicle is in materials and workmanship. 2008 RL 479 Please read your vehicle. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with no mileage limit. Tire warranty information is covered by their ... this warranty gives up Acura accessories are covered for rust-through from your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that fails to the 2008 warranty manual that came...
Owner's Manual
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... Universal Transceiver...295 Hood, Opening the ...331 Horn ...5, 136 I Identification Number, Vehicle...462 Ignition Keys...149 Switch ...151 Timing Control System ...473 Immobilizer System...150 Important Safety Precautions ...8 Indicators ...62 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...64, 359 ... Pressure ...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... Proper Tire ...419 Inside Mirror ...158 Inspection, Tire ...422 CONTINUED INDEX 2008 RL V
... Universal Transceiver...295 Hood, Opening the ...331 Horn ...5, 136 I Identification Number, Vehicle...462 Ignition Keys...149 Switch ...151 Timing Control System ...473 Immobilizer System...150 Important Safety Precautions ...8 Indicators ...62 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...64, 359 ... Pressure ...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... Proper Tire ...419 Inside Mirror ...158 Inspection, Tire ...422 CONTINUED INDEX 2008 RL V
Owner's Manual
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... Sun Visors ...192 Supplemental Restraint System...11, 26 Servicing ...36 SRS Indicator...34, 63 System Components...26 Synthetic Oil ...400 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...147 Timing Belt ...407 Tire Chains ...424 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...436 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...372, 470 Monitoring Tire Pressure Reading ...419 TPMS System Warning... 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
... Sun Visors ...192 Supplemental Restraint System...11, 26 Servicing ...36 SRS Indicator...34, 63 System Components...26 Synthetic Oil ...400 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...147 Timing Belt ...407 Tire Chains ...424 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...436 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...372, 470 Monitoring Tire Pressure Reading ...419 TPMS System Warning... 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