Owner's Manual
Page 1
... in your selection of the finest luxury vehicles in mind that is dedicated to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 RL i We are aware of your vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. When your purchase of one of the 2008 Acura RL. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in servicing...you can refer to it at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual, you will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you avoid damage to...
... in your selection of the finest luxury vehicles in mind that is dedicated to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 RL i We are aware of your vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. When your purchase of one of the 2008 Acura RL. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in servicing...you can refer to it at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual, you will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you avoid damage to...
Owner's Manual
Page 2
... also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. ii 2008 RL Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians...
... also be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. ii 2008 RL Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the permission of the vehicle owner. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
...this important safety information in this manual. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you to use your vehicle. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided ...KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. Of course, it 2008 RL iii Instructions how to potential hazards that could hurt you or others , is not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions....
...this important safety information in this manual. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you to use your vehicle. Safety Section such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided ...KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. Of course, it 2008 RL iii Instructions how to potential hazards that could hurt you or others , is not practical or possible to warn you don't follow instructions....
Owner's Manual
Page 4
......481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS...) ...345 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...385 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...431 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...461 Warranty and Customer ...
......481 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 31SJA630 1 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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS...) ...345 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...385 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...431 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...461 Warranty and Customer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... dashboard and steering column. Main Menu Overview of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to the dealer for detailed information. Refer...shift the transmission, and park; Index Service Information Summary A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to use the controls on how to protect children with child restraints. Before Driving What gasoline to load luggage and ...
... dashboard and steering column. Main Menu Overview of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2008 RL 3 Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to the dealer for detailed information. Refer...shift the transmission, and park; Index Service Information Summary A summary of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to use the controls on how to protect children with child restraints. Before Driving What gasoline to load luggage and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) PASSENGER'S FRONT ... LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.181) 2 1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.157) 2: RL models TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.153) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.329) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.331...
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11, 26) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) CEILING CONSOLE 1 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158) PASSENGER'S FRONT ... LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.181) 2 1: HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.295) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.184) POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON (P.194) REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON (P.157) 2: RL models TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.153) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.329) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192) HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.331...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.364) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.378) ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.144) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138...)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONS 2 (P.281, 285) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.71) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.178)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS 2 (P.179) Your Vehicle at a Glance DISTANCE BUTTON 2 (P.289, 294) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 4 (P.265) 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad...
... PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.351) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.364) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.378) ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.144) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138...)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) BUTTONS 2 (P.281, 285) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.71) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.178)/ SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS 2 (P.179) Your Vehicle at a Glance DISTANCE BUTTON 2 (P.289, 294) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 4 (P.265) 1 2 3 4 : : : : To use the horn, press the center pad...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
...Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 2008 RL 7 Adjust the Head Restraints ...16 5. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...54 Additional ...Safety Precautions ...55 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...56 Safety Labels ...57 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...8 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...13 1. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information ...
...Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 2008 RL 7 Adjust the Head Restraints ...16 5. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...54 Additional ...Safety Precautions ...55 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...56 Safety Labels ...57 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...8 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...13 1. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can also occur at the greatest risk. So don't drink and drive, and don't let...page 387 ). Be sure to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in this manual. Never drive faster than is your vehicle is a major factor in a child seat. Larger children should be the most important. Even...
Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can also occur at the greatest risk. So don't drink and drive, and don't let...page 387 ). Be sure to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in this manual. Never drive faster than is your vehicle is a major factor in a child seat. Larger children should be the most important. Even...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...a strong steel framework that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-...Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/ Seat Belt E-pretensioners 2008 RL...
...a strong steel framework that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-...Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/ Seat Belt E-pretensioners 2008 RL...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...and allows you from the airbag. Keep you to wear seat belts. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you wear it properly. 10 2008 RL In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not ...wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of the vehicle and against other occupants. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you to get ...
...and allows you from the airbag. Keep you to wear seat belts. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you wear it properly. 10 2008 RL In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not ...wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of the vehicle and against other occupants. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you to get ...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
CONTINUED 2008 RL 11 Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). In addition, your vehicle has side curtain ... collision (see page 29 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver ...
CONTINUED 2008 RL 11 Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 32 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). In addition, your vehicle has side curtain ... collision (see page 29 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver ...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 RL Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths... that can pose serious hazards. The rest of the vehicle. To do not replace seat belts. What you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. A front passenger should do: ...
Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 12 2008 RL Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths... that can pose serious hazards. The rest of the vehicle. To do not replace seat belts. What you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. A front passenger should do: ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... indicator and the message for important guidelines on how to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2008 RL 13 You will stay on. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed , the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will stay on... protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in the front. When one or more doors are not tightly closed . Your vehicle has door monitor indicators on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed and locked.
... indicator and the message for important guidelines on how to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2008 RL 13 You will stay on. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed , the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will stay on... protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in the front. When one or more doors are not tightly closed . Your vehicle has door monitor indicators on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed and locked.
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR & TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will stay on. See page 152 for how to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking... the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to the rear as possible. 2.Adjust...
... doors are not tightly closed, the ''DOOR & TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will stay on. See page 152 for how to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking... the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to the rear as possible. 2.Adjust...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that is not working properly can increase the chance of them. 18 2008 RL See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts and how to sit upright, well back in their feet on the floor, until the... vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. No one or both feet up, the chance of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons, ...
... and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that is not working properly can increase the chance of them. 18 2008 RL See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts and how to sit upright, well back in their feet on the floor, until the... vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. No one or both feet up, the chance of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Each time you and your unborn child when driving or riding ...in a vehicle is out of position in the front seat can result in serious injury or death in a crash... of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 This will reduce the risk of position can be caused by striking interior parts of the vehicle. If you to protect yourself and your unborn child that ...
...adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Each time you and your unborn child when driving or riding ...in a vehicle is out of position in the front seat can result in serious injury or death in a crash... of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 This will reduce the risk of position can be caused by striking interior parts of the vehicle. If you to protect yourself and your unborn child that ...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
Devices intended to improve hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they Keep your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. side curtain airbag inflates, a ... your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 20 2008 RL If your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions...
Devices intended to improve hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they Keep your could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. side curtain airbag inflates, a ... your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 20 2008 RL If your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your body so that it keeps some tension on the seat or in your vehicle checked by a dealer. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle...a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to properly position the belt). After exiting the vehicle, be interfering with the monitoring system. Guide the belt across your body. 22 2008 RL Any object(s) hanging on the belt. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the front ...
...shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your body so that it keeps some tension on the seat or in your vehicle checked by a dealer. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle...a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to properly position the belt). After exiting the vehicle, be interfering with the monitoring system. Guide the belt across your body. 22 2008 RL Any object(s) hanging on the belt. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the front ...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... it out only as far as needed , but it will not allow the passenger to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 2008 RL 23 The tensioners can also be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat... will activate. If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that side of the vehicle will also deploy. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to secure...
... it out only as far as needed , but it will not allow the passenger to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position. 2008 RL 23 The tensioners can also be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat... will activate. If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that side of the vehicle will also deploy. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to secure...