Owner's Manual
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...2010 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...59 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items)...203 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...377 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...395 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services...
...2010 RL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...4 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...7 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...59 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items)...203 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...377 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...395 Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services...
Owner's Manual
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... manual. Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to tow a trailer. plus what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle...
... manual. Driving The proper way to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to tow a trailer. plus what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle...
Owner's Manual
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...403) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.416) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.430) ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.145) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.147)/ HEATED MIRROR...
...403) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS (P.140, 142) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.416) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.430) ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.145) HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH 3 (P.138) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.161) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.148) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P.354) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (P.278) HORN 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER (P.137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.147)/ HEATED MIRROR...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 9 2010 RL a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you and your seat belts. However, you and your passengers...
... 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 9 2010 RL a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; In fact, some safety features can contribute to protect you and your seat belts. However, you and your passengers...
Owner's Manual
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... the floor mat behind it is automatically turned off. However, the passenger airbag off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page 471 ). If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag...
... the floor mat behind it is automatically turned off. However, the passenger airbag off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page 471 ). If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag...
Owner's Manual
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DASHBOARD U.S. models only Driver and Passenger Safety RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED 57 2010 RL If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully.
DASHBOARD U.S. models only Driver and Passenger Safety RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED 57 2010 RL If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully.
Owner's Manual
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...70 Fuel Gauge ...70 Multi-Information Display ...71 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...136 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...137 Turn Signals and Headlights ...140 Fog Lights ...142 Daytime Running Lights ...142 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...143 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ...144 Hazard Warning Button ...146 Instrument Panel Brightness ...146 Rear Window Defogger ...147 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...148 Keys and Locks...150 Immobilizer System...151 Ignition Switch ...152 Door Locks ...153 Trunk...154 Emergency Trunk Opener ...155 Childproof Door Locks ...155 Seats ...156 Mirrors...
...70 Fuel Gauge ...70 Multi-Information Display ...71 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...136 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...137 Turn Signals and Headlights ...140 Fog Lights ...142 Daytime Running Lights ...142 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...143 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ...144 Hazard Warning Button ...146 Instrument Panel Brightness ...146 Rear Window Defogger ...147 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...148 Keys and Locks...150 Immobilizer System...151 Ignition Switch ...152 Door Locks ...153 Trunk...154 Emergency Trunk Opener ...155 Childproof Door Locks ...155 Seats ...156 Mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... not start (see page 464 ). Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is in key, this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is not a properlycoded remote...
... not start (see page 464 ). Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is in key, this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is not a properlycoded remote...
Owner's Manual
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... turn and up to signal a right turn the ignition switch to center when you hear a click. AUTO 5. To signal a lane change, push lightly on as long as a reminder. The high beams stay on the lever, and hold the lever back. 1. Fog lights on the lever to the '' '' position turns on 6. Flash high beams 8. Parking and indicator lights 4. Off 3. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on 140 2010 RL Headlights on the headlights...
... turn and up to signal a right turn the ignition switch to center when you hear a click. AUTO 5. To signal a lane change, push lightly on as long as a reminder. The high beams stay on the lever, and hold the lever back. 1. Fog lights on the lever to the '' '' position turns on 6. Flash high beams 8. Parking and indicator lights 4. Off 3. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on 140 2010 RL Headlights on the headlights...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in that you start driving. Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment before you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. 148 2010 RL Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in a crash...
... the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in that you start driving. Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment before you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. 148 2010 RL Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position. Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in a crash...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door unlocks when you wash your vehicle or when it is within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock. When the doors are unlocked. Keyless Access System Unlocking the Door(s) All the doors unlock when you can automatically unlock/lock the door(s). The unlock sensors do not open any of the doors within operating range while you grab its handle. That sensor works with the remote...
... the driver's door unlocks when you wash your vehicle or when it is within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock. When the doors are unlocked. Keyless Access System Unlocking the Door(s) All the doors unlock when you can automatically unlock/lock the door(s). The unlock sensors do not open any of the doors within operating range while you grab its handle. That sensor works with the remote...
Owner's Manual
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... sounds. Keyless Access System Locking the Doors system beeps once. When you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink once and the Within 2 seconds of touching the handle to lock the doors or locking the doors with your vehicle or when it is not in the ignition switch. DOOR LOCK SENSOR If you wash your hand wearing a glove, the door sensor may respond by locking the doors. 169 2010 RL Instruments and Controls The lock sensors do not...
... sounds. Keyless Access System Locking the Doors system beeps once. When you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink once and the Within 2 seconds of touching the handle to lock the doors or locking the doors with your vehicle or when it is not in the ignition switch. DOOR LOCK SENSOR If you wash your hand wearing a glove, the door sensor may respond by locking the doors. 169 2010 RL Instruments and Controls The lock sensors do not...
Owner's Manual
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...: In some data device functions while driving. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system (see iPod, USB or AUX in the upper display and the audio control display on the screen. Pressing the DISP button switches the upper display between the Bluetooth Audio and the device name. Push...
...: In some data device functions while driving. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system (see iPod, USB or AUX in the upper display and the audio control display on the screen. Pressing the DISP button switches the upper display between the Bluetooth Audio and the device name. Push...
Owner's Manual
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..., push the center of messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 337 2010 RL Important recall and safety information. Interface Dial Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle. Use it to provide information about any problems with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle and the Acura Server. Use the...
..., push the center of messages, including: Operating tips and information on the screen. 337 2010 RL Important recall and safety information. Interface Dial Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle. Use it to provide information about any problems with the navigation system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle and the Acura Server. Use the...
Owner's Manual
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Towing a Trailer Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Always use only equipment designed for your vehicle. Make sure the chains are common for boat trailers, since the brakes will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. See your vehicle's hydraulic system. Do not attempt to the trailer and hitch, and that they are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Driving CONTINUED 433 2010 RL Surge brakes are secured to tap into your...
Towing a Trailer Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Always use only equipment designed for your vehicle. Make sure the chains are common for boat trailers, since the brakes will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. See your vehicle's hydraulic system. Do not attempt to the trailer and hitch, and that they are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Driving CONTINUED 433 2010 RL Surge brakes are secured to tap into your...
Owner's Manual
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... No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 20 A Circuits Protected Drive by Wire Ignition coil Daytime running light LAF heater Radio Interior light Back-up Door lock Accessory socket Occupant position detection system Wiper Rear heated seat Passenger's power seat reclining Driver's power seat sliding Tire pressure monitoring system Driver's power seat reclining No. Amps. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32...
... No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 A 15 A 10 A 15 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 20 A Circuits Protected Drive by Wire Ignition coil Daytime running light LAF heater Radio Interior light Back-up Door lock Accessory socket Occupant position detection system Wiper Rear heated seat Passenger's power seat reclining Driver's power seat sliding Tire pressure monitoring system Driver's power seat reclining No. Amps. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32...
Owner's Manual
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... Break-in, New Linings ...378 Fluid ...460 Parking ...191 System Indicator ...63, 502 Wear Indicators ...410 Braking System...410 Break-in, New Vehicle ...378 Brightness Control, Instruments ...146 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...469 Fog Lights ...466 Front Parking Lights ...465 Front Side Marker Lights...465 Headlights ...463 Specifications ...519 Turn Signal Lights ...464, 468 CONTINUED B Battery Charging System Indicator...62, 500 Jump Starting ...494 Maintenance ...483 Cover ...485 Specifications ...519 Before Driving ...377 INDEX I 2010 RL
... Break-in, New Linings ...378 Fluid ...460 Parking ...191 System Indicator ...63, 502 Wear Indicators ...410 Braking System...410 Break-in, New Vehicle ...378 Brightness Control, Instruments ...146 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...469 Fog Lights ...466 Front Parking Lights ...465 Front Side Marker Lights...465 Headlights ...463 Specifications ...519 Turn Signal Lights ...464, 468 CONTINUED B Battery Charging System Indicator...62, 500 Jump Starting ...494 Maintenance ...483 Cover ...485 Specifications ...519 Before Driving ...377 INDEX I 2010 RL
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Tank ...379 Filters Dust and Pollen ...470 Oil ...453 Flashers, Hazard Warning...146 Flat Tire, Changing a ...489 Floor Mats ...471 Fluids Automatic Transmission...458 Brake ...460 Power Steering...460 Windshield Washer ...458 Fog Lights ...142 Four-way Flashers ...146 Front Airbags ...11, 29 Front Seat ...156 Adjusting...156 Heaters...181 Airbags ...11, 29 Air Ventilation ...182 Fuel ...378 Fill Door and Cap...379 Gauge ...70 Low Fuel Indicator ...66 Octane Requirement ...378 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...503 Oxygenated ...379 Tank...
... Fuel Tank ...379 Filters Dust and Pollen ...470 Oil ...453 Flashers, Hazard Warning...146 Flat Tire, Changing a ...489 Floor Mats ...471 Fluids Automatic Transmission...458 Brake ...460 Power Steering...460 Windshield Washer ...458 Fog Lights ...142 Four-way Flashers ...146 Front Airbags ...11, 29 Front Seat ...156 Adjusting...156 Heaters...181 Airbags ...11, 29 Air Ventilation ...182 Fuel ...378 Fill Door and Cap...379 Gauge ...70 Low Fuel Indicator ...66 Octane Requirement ...378 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ...503 Oxygenated ...379 Tank...
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... Control ...66 Electronically Controlled Power Steering System (ECPS)...68 Fog Light ...65 High Beam...65 Key (Immobilizer System) ...64 Keyless Access System ...68, 179 Lights On ...64 Low Fuel ...66 Low Oil Pressure ...62, 500 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...67, 423 Malfunction (MIL) ...62, 501 Message ...68 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 62 Security System ...69, 315 SH-AWD ...66 Side Airbag Off ...63 SRS ...63 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning...
... Control ...66 Electronically Controlled Power Steering System (ECPS)...68 Fog Light ...65 High Beam...65 Key (Immobilizer System) ...64 Keyless Access System ...68, 179 Lights On ...64 Low Fuel ...66 Low Oil Pressure ...62, 500 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator...67, 423 Malfunction (MIL) ...62, 501 Message ...68 Seat Belt Reminder ...21, 62 Security System ...69, 315 SH-AWD ...66 Side Airbag Off ...63 SRS ...63 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Airbags Work ...29, 32, 34 SRS Components ...26 SRS Service...36 SRS Indicator...34, 63 START (Ignition Switch Position) ...152 Starting the Engine...397 Auto Control Mode...397 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...397 With a Dead Battery ...494 Steam Coming from Engine ...497 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...148 Anti-theft Column Lock ...152 Position Memory ...163 Steering Wheel Buttons/ Switches ...136 Stereo Sound System ...213 Storing Your Vehicle ...486 Sun Visors...
... Your Airbags Work ...29, 32, 34 SRS Components ...26 SRS Service...36 SRS Indicator...34, 63 START (Ignition Switch Position) ...152 Starting the Engine...397 Auto Control Mode...397 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...397 With a Dead Battery ...494 Steam Coming from Engine ...497 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...148 Anti-theft Column Lock ...152 Position Memory ...163 Steering Wheel Buttons/ Switches ...136 Stereo Sound System ...213 Storing Your Vehicle ...486 Sun Visors...