Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... page 79 ). You will also see page 356 . Take your dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 78 ). 66 2008 RL You will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 79 ). LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator is a problem with adaptive... a few seconds when you push the ACC button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on green. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 280 . When you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let ...
... page 79 ). You will also see page 356 . Take your dealer to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 78 ). 66 2008 RL You will also see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on the multi-information display (see page 79 ). LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator is a problem with adaptive... a few seconds when you push the ACC button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on green. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display (see page 280 . When you turn the ignition switch to Park, and let ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If two or more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 67 If this indicator begins to the ON (II) position. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on...on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash, there is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Main Menu... it is because of PAX tires must be done by an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system dealer.
.... If two or more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 2008 RL 67 If this indicator begins to the ON (II) position. Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on...on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash, there is a problem with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Main Menu... it is because of PAX tires must be done by an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... wheel. When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. 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 tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. The display changes as shown. If one or more information...
... wheel. When the tire pressure monitor is being delivered to the correct pressure. 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 tires are low, inflate them to each tire in this monitor. The display changes as shown. If one or more information...
Owner's Manual
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.../h) without keeping your foot on the multi-information display. Accelerate to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 SET/ DECEL BUTTON Non-ACC model is on while driving, the SH-AWD torque distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the accelerator pedal. Using Cruise Control CRUISE...
.../h) without keeping your foot on the multi-information display. Accelerate to cruise control, press the distance button CONTINUED 2008 RL 277 SET/ DECEL BUTTON Non-ACC model is on while driving, the SH-AWD torque distribution monitor and the tire pressure monitor are not shown on the accelerator pedal. Using Cruise Control CRUISE...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...Assist (VSA) System...377 Towing a Trailer ...379 Towing Your Vehicle ...384 Driving 2008 RL 345 It also includes important information 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 ...
... 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...Assist (VSA) System...377 Towing a Trailer ...379 Towing Your Vehicle ...384 Driving 2008 RL 345 It also includes important information 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...distribution monitor is not a system problem. When there is only a slight change in torque distribution. This is not shown. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque ... rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 356 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying...
...distribution monitor is not a system problem. When there is only a slight change in torque distribution. This is not shown. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is displayed as cruising on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque ... rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 356 2008 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying...
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake before driving away. Turn off the lights. Driving with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. If the vehicle is on an incline. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in Park. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these ... mechanism in the transmission. This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. Driving 2008 RL 357 Make sure the parking brake is a problem with you park your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Parking Always use ...
...the parking brake before driving away. Turn off the lights. Driving with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. If the vehicle is on an incline. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in Park. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these ... mechanism in the transmission. This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. Driving 2008 RL 357 Make sure the parking brake is a problem with you park your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Parking Always use ...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. 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... 32 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 Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Do not use ATF (see page 406 ). Oil change capacity...
... Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. 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... 32 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 Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Do not use ATF (see page 406 ). Oil change capacity...