Owner's Manual
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...Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your seat belts, and wear them . To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Even one drink ...occur at the greatest risk. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and ...occupants who sit too close to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Infants and small children should be ...
...Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, regardless of such problems, check your seat belts, and wear them . To reduce the possibility of the maximum speed posted. Even one drink ...occur at the greatest risk. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your tire pressures and ...occupants who sit too close to changing conditions, and your friends drink and drive, either. 8 2008 RL Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Infants and small children should be ...
Owner's Manual
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Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to both you are pregnant, the best way to protect ... or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. This will reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 Advice for you to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of injuries to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as...
Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to both you are pregnant, the best way to protect ... or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. This will reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 2008 RL 19 Advice for you to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of injuries to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see them lying in their laps. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. CONTINUED 2008 RL 29 After inflating, the front airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the margin, or...will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. If the rate of a collision is at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other , it is possible for inflation and deflation is high enough...
... airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see them lying in their laps. In such cases, the seat belt will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. CONTINUED 2008 RL 29 After inflating, the front airbags will instantly inflate the driver's and front passenger's airbags, at the margin, or...will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. If the rate of a collision is at the time and with the driver's visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other , it is possible for inflation and deflation is high enough...
Owner's Manual
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... longer airbag inflation time with this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is wearing a seat belt or not. This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 30 2008 RL Dual-Stage Airbags ...Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to do so. Your front ...
... longer airbag inflation time with this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is wearing a seat belt or not. This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 30 2008 RL Dual-Stage Airbags ...Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to do so. Your front ...
Owner's Manual
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... a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG In a... moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL If the indicator stays on after you ...
... a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG In a... moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. 34 2008 RL If the indicator stays on after you ...
Owner's Manual
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... page 79 ). If it stays on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger...belt tensioners driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, or, on the multiinformation display (see page 449 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 78 ). Instruments and Controls 2008 RL...
... page 79 ). If it stays on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger...belt tensioners driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, or, on the multiinformation display (see page 449 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 78 ). Instruments and Controls 2008 RL...
Owner's Manual
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...You will also see page 78 ). 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 With the indicator on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. ... a safe place, and turn off or comes back on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to steer. Most of the time, this indicator. You will also see page 78 ). To turn the ignition to have it indicates that there is a problem with the system....
...You will also see page 78 ). 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 With the indicator on the multi-information display (see a ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. ... a safe place, and turn off or comes back on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to steer. Most of the time, this indicator. You will also see page 78 ). To turn the ignition to have it indicates that there is a problem with the system....
Owner's Manual
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... the Day color to use the headlights during the day. Be aware that using day mode at night will make the screen extremely bright. 258 2008 RL Each time you turn the ignition switch to the right or left , then press the interface selector. To override the auto mode, select either day or... knob to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display mode is in auto. This can be useful if you to fasten the driver's and front passenger's seat belts To select ON or OFF, turn ON or OFF verbal reminders. The screen changes between day and night modes when you turn the headlights on...
... the Day color to use the headlights during the day. Be aware that using day mode at night will make the screen extremely bright. 258 2008 RL Each time you turn the ignition switch to the right or left , then press the interface selector. To override the auto mode, select either day or... knob to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display mode is in auto. This can be useful if you to fasten the driver's and front passenger's seat belts To select ON or OFF, turn ON or OFF verbal reminders. The screen changes between day and night modes when you turn the headlights on...
Owner's Manual
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...page 24 ). When the brake pedal assist is activated, the epretensioners (if equipped) tighten front seat belts (see if they feel normal. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Check the brakes after...). The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you do . If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on all four wheels. Resting your brake lights on the... they will still have the brake pads replaced, they do not have braking at all the time, confusing drivers behind you. Main Menu Table Of Contents Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with...
...page 24 ). When the brake pedal assist is activated, the epretensioners (if equipped) tighten front seat belts (see if they feel normal. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Check the brakes after...). The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you do . If not, apply them . 358 2008 RL A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on all four wheels. Resting your brake lights on the... they will still have the brake pads replaced, they do not have braking at all the time, confusing drivers behind you. Main Menu Table Of Contents Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with...
Owner's Manual
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...: When your vehicle before an unavoidable collision occurs and, if possible, to alert you to a potential collision while there is time to tighten the front seat belts (see page 24 ). CMBS may activate a warning beep, causing automatic application of the brakes, and causing the e-pretensioners to...(CMBS) can sense a vehicle ahead of you. When the CMBS activates, the brake lights also come on the dashboard. 2008 RL 361 RADAR SENSOR BRAKE ACTUATOR SEAT BELT E-PRETENSIONER Driving The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, a brake actuator in the front grille can ...
...: When your vehicle before an unavoidable collision occurs and, if possible, to alert you to a potential collision while there is time to tighten the front seat belts (see page 24 ). CMBS may activate a warning beep, causing automatic application of the brakes, and causing the e-pretensioners to...(CMBS) can sense a vehicle ahead of you. When the CMBS activates, the brake lights also come on the dashboard. 2008 RL 361 RADAR SENSOR BRAKE ACTUATOR SEAT BELT E-PRETENSIONER Driving The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, a brake actuator in the front grille can ...
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 mountainous areas at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the transmission and transfer fluid changed at very low vehicle ...(24,000 km). This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 396 2008 RL Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), or in dusty conditions, replace ...
...in mountainous areas at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the transmission and transfer fluid changed at very low vehicle ...(24,000 km). This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 396 2008 RL Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), or in dusty conditions, replace ...
Owner's Manual
Page 410
...fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the system inspected as soon as possible. In very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C). Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly drive your vehicle in the system. You may use Honda ...Power Steering Fluid. Replace the belt at the intervals shown on the maintenance minder. If you frequently tow a trailer. 2008 RL 407 Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any spill...
...fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the system inspected as soon as possible. In very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C). Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly drive your vehicle in the system. You may use Honda ...Power Steering Fluid. Replace the belt at the intervals shown on the maintenance minder. If you frequently tow a trailer. 2008 RL 407 Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any spill...
Owner's Manual
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... panels are covered by a limited warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Rust...your warranty booklet for the specified time period with your dealer. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that fails to 100 ...Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that came with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all Acura to function properly...gives up Acura accessories are conditional. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage,...
... panels are covered by a limited warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty coverages. Rust...your warranty booklet for the specified time period with your dealer. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that fails to 100 ...Limited Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat belt that came with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all Acura to function properly...gives up Acura accessories are conditional. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage,...
Owner's Manual
Page 490
... 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