Owner's Manual
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Several warranties protect your purchase of one of the 2009 Acura RL. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help ... items. Afterwards, keep this manual, you avoid damage to your vehicle. In it, you can refer to it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. This information is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your...
Several warranties protect your purchase of one of the 2009 Acura RL. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are certain you will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help ... items. Afterwards, keep this manual, you avoid damage to your vehicle. In it, you can refer to it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. This information is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your...
Owner's Manual
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... manual for any reason. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of things to check and ...instructions on how to check them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2009 RL 3 and Canada only) A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how...
... manual for any reason. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of things to check and ...instructions on how to check them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to the fuel pump. 2009 RL 3 and Canada only) A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how...
Owner's Manual
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... ...15 3. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...17 6. Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt e-pretensioners ...24 Seat Belt Maintenance ...25 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...26 Airbag System Components ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work...29 How Your Side Airbags Work...32 How Your...Proper Sitting Position ...19 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 2009 RL 7 It shows you how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...13 2.
... ...15 3. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...17 6. Lap/Shoulder Belt ...22 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...23 Seat Belt e-pretensioners ...24 Seat Belt Maintenance ...25 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...26 Airbag System Components ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work...29 How Your Side Airbags Work...32 How Your...Proper Sitting Position ...19 Advice for Pregnant Women...19 Additional Safety Precautions ...20 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...21 Seat Belt System Components ...21 2009 RL 7 It shows you how to use seat belts. Close and Lock the Doors ...13 2.
Owner's Manual
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... drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them , or are the ones we consider to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 17 ). So even though your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths...., and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2009 RL The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat....
... drink and drive, and don't let your seat belts, and wear them , or are the ones we consider to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 17 ). So even though your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths...., and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2009 RL The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat....
Owner's Manual
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...condition of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage and replace them if needed . See your...in a subsequent crash. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 RL 25 If the automatic ...
...condition of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. Pull each belt out fully, and look for damage and replace them if needed . See your...in a subsequent crash. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 RL 25 If the automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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...(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2009 RL If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in the seat-back pocket. If no weight is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any seat belt... to the rear as possible. If the indicator comes on with the control unit and other related parts. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever ...
...(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 36 2009 RL If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in the seat-back pocket. If no weight is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any seat belt... to the rear as possible. If the indicator comes on with the control unit and other related parts. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever ...
Owner's Manual
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...-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. When you aware of the steering wheel. Others help you press the SEL/RESET button. 2009 RL 71 CANADA Instruments and Controls SEL RESET BUTTON You can change the display and customize your vehicle control settings by pressing the SEL/RESET or...
...-information display changes as shown in the ON (II) position. When you aware of the steering wheel. Others help you press the SEL/RESET button. 2009 RL 71 CANADA Instruments and Controls SEL RESET BUTTON You can change the display and customize your vehicle control settings by pressing the SEL/RESET or...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch to be linked. Refer to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. Not all cell phones are compatible with the same maintenance items. 2009 RL 77 These messages appear on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to page... 355 for important maintenance safety precautions. When the engine oil life reaches 5%, the display shows ''SERVICE DUE ...
...the ignition switch to be linked. Refer to receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. Not all cell phones are compatible with the same maintenance items. 2009 RL 77 These messages appear on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to page... 355 for important maintenance safety precautions. When the engine oil life reaches 5%, the display shows ''SERVICE DUE ...
Owner's Manual
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...any problems with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in conjunction with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Maintenance information to keep your vehicle's features. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. SELECTOR... to a list or menu on your vehicle in . Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. models only) RL Technology Package models AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by the interface dial. Working through lists, to select menus,...messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 338 2009 RL
...any problems with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in conjunction with your vehicle and the Acura Server. Maintenance information to keep your vehicle's features. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. SELECTOR... to a list or menu on your vehicle in . Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. models only) RL Technology Package models AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by the interface dial. Working through lists, to select menus,...messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 338 2009 RL
Owner's Manual
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... 382-2238; To use this option to make a call, your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will reset to call Acura Client Services at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you want to stop the voice. Message Preferences To set your cellphone must have internet access, ... Features 2009 RL 341 If you do not have a compatible data service and be set your vehicle from. When you select Call, the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you . Access the handsfreelink.com website to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or...
... 382-2238; To use this option to make a call, your assigned servicing dealer changes, AcuraLink will reset to call Acura Client Services at www.owners.acura.com, and choose what you want to stop the voice. Message Preferences To set your cellphone must have internet access, ... Features 2009 RL 341 If you do not have a compatible data service and be set your vehicle from. When you select Call, the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) dials the number for you . Access the handsfreelink.com website to get more information than the screen can schedule a maintenance appointment or...
Owner's Manual
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...of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. Quick Tips Feature Guide Features 2009 RL 343 For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other RL owners, supplement your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. These ...Acura. The system can be added, revised, or deleted through the HFL. They provide you to use and understand the features of up to 28 different messages appears each day. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guide, Maintenance...
...of your Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. Quick Tips Feature Guide Features 2009 RL 343 For additional information, call Acura Client Services directly through broadcast messages from other RL owners, supplement your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. These ...Acura. The system can be added, revised, or deleted through the HFL. They provide you to use and understand the features of up to 28 different messages appears each day. models only) Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature Guide, Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... following message options: Make an appointment from the schedule at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings, and complete the Phone-Data Connection set-up (see page 355 ). 344 2009 RL When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed for ...an appointment. models only) Maintenance Minder You can make an appointment with the dealer. These messages provide detailed...
... following message options: Make an appointment from the schedule at www.owners.acura.com, register some required settings, and complete the Phone-Data Connection set-up (see page 355 ). 344 2009 RL When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed for ...an appointment. models only) Maintenance Minder You can make an appointment with the dealer. These messages provide detailed...
Owner's Manual
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...maintenance minder message on the multiinformation display, you see the message as shown. If you an appropriate appointment date and time on the Setup screen, then press ENTER. The system will also receive a message in the navigation screen. Select the received message, then press ENTER. CONTINUED 2009 RL... 345 Select ''AcuraLink/ Messages'' on the navigation screen. To make an appointment, select ''Schedule Dealer Appt.'' then press ENTER. models only) Features When you will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you...
...maintenance minder message on the multiinformation display, you see the message as shown. If you an appropriate appointment date and time on the Setup screen, then press ENTER. The system will also receive a message in the navigation screen. Select the received message, then press ENTER. CONTINUED 2009 RL... 345 Select ''AcuraLink/ Messages'' on the navigation screen. To make an appointment, select ''Schedule Dealer Appt.'' then press ENTER. models only) Features When you will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you...
Owner's Manual
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When a maintenance appointment is due soon, you will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. If you will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive an ... date, call your vehicle fixed, you want to select another dealer, such as in case of an emergency, find the nearest dealer. 348 2009 RL If you cannot try to find the nearest dealer and call your dealer for an appointment or to reschedule the appointment. You can then use...
When a maintenance appointment is due soon, you will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink (U.S. If you will also receive a reminder message through My Acura is affected by a recall or other important safety information, a letter will also receive an ... date, call your vehicle fixed, you want to select another dealer, such as in case of an emergency, find the nearest dealer. 348 2009 RL If you cannot try to find the nearest dealer and call your dealer for an appointment or to reschedule the appointment. You can then use...
Owner's Manual
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...). If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. The use of 91 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. 384 2009 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to...
...). If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. The use of 91 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. 384 2009 RL Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel to...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Make sure it is between the upper and lower marks. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 452 for information about checking other items on page 461 . It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is ...below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on your vehicle. 2009 RL 389 Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel...
Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. Make sure it is between the upper and lower marks. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 452 for information about checking other items on page 461 . It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is ...below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on your vehicle. 2009 RL 389 Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel...
Owner's Manual
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...in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the multiinformation display (see page 458). CONTINUED 2009 RL 391 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can ... efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel ...
...in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the multiinformation display (see page 458). CONTINUED 2009 RL 391 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can ... efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Before Driving Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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...keep your dealer. This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...444 Maintenance Minder ...445 Fluid Locations...455 Engine Compartment Covers...456 Adding Engine Oil ...... Wiper Blades ...478 Wheels ...480 Tires ...480 Checking the Battery ...489 Vehicle Storage ...492 Maintenance 2009 RL 443 If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on how to obtain a copy,...
...keep your dealer. This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...444 Maintenance Minder ...445 Fluid Locations...455 Engine Compartment Covers...456 Adding Engine Oil ...... Wiper Blades ...478 Wheels ...480 Tires ...480 Checking the Battery ...489 Vehicle Storage ...492 Maintenance 2009 RL 443 If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on the multi-information display, and instructions for information on how to obtain a copy,...
Owner's Manual
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...there is off. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you can arise in performing maintenance. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Burns from engine exhaust. Make sure your ... from hot parts. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 444 2009 RL Injury from the battery and all fuel-related parts...
...there is off. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make sure you can arise in performing maintenance. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Burns from engine exhaust. Make sure your ... from hot parts. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 444 2009 RL Injury from the battery and all fuel-related parts...
Owner's Manual
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... multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to the table shown below. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. CONTINUED 2009 RL 445 Displayed Calculated Engine Engine Oil Life Oil Life (%) (%) 100% 100% 91% 90% 90% 81% 80% 80% 71% 70% 70%... 61% 60% 60% 51% 50% 50% 41% 40% 40% 31% 30% 30% 21% 20% 20% 16% 15% 15% 11% 10% 10% 6% 5% 5% 1% 0% 0% Maintenance To see page ...
... multi-information display as a percentage, turn the ignition switch to the table shown below. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service. CONTINUED 2009 RL 445 Displayed Calculated Engine Engine Oil Life Oil Life (%) (%) 100% 100% 91% 90% 90% 81% 80% 80% 71% 70% 70%... 61% 60% 60% 51% 50% 50% 41% 40% 40% 31% 30% 30% 21% 20% 20% 16% 15% 15% 11% 10% 10% 6% 5% 5% 1% 0% 0% Maintenance To see page ...