General Information Acura RL II

'05 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

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Engine Number

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Transmission Number

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Paint Code

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'06 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

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Engine Number

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Transmission Number

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Paint Code

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'07 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

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Engine Number

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Transmission Number

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Paint Code

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'08 Model

Vehicle Identification Number

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Engine Number

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Transmission Number

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Paint Code

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Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations

Note. FRONT PASSENGER (CHILD SEAT) AIRBAG WARNING TAG is on the glove box in the USA models.

Front Passenger's Compartment

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Rear Passenger's Compartment

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Steering Wheel

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'05-07 Models

Example

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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV PASSENGER CARS.

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV PASSENGER CARS.

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV PASSENGER CARS.

Test Group and Evaporative Family

Test Group

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Evaporative Family

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Test Group

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Evaporative Family

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Lift and Support Points

Note. If you are going to remove heavy components such as the suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.

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1. Position the lift blocks (A) under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle support points for solid contact with the lift blocks.

Safety Stands

To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points (B and C) as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

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1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift lever in the P position.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or the rear jacking bracket (B). Center the jacking bracket on the jack lift platform (C) and jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.
4. Position the safety stands under the support points and adjust them so the vehicle is level.
5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the only way of transporting the vehicle.

To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with front towing hooks (A), rear towing hook (B), front tie down hook slots (C), and rear tie down hook slots (D).

The rear towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.

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Front Towing Hook Installation

The detachable front towing hook is for towing very short distances, such as freeing the car. The hook mounts to the anchor in the front bumper.

Note. To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow on an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

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1. Remove the cover (A) from the front bumper.
2. Remove the towing hook from the tool case in the trunk.
3. Screw in the towing hook (B), and tighten it securely by hand.

Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. This method of towing the RL is unacceptable.

Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. This method of towing the RL is unacceptable.

The only recommended way of towing the RL is on a flat-bed truck.

Note. Towing the RL with only two wheels on the ground will damage parts of the SH-AWD system. If the vehicle is damaged, it should be towed on a flat-bed truck or trailer. Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.

Parts Marking

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.

Note. Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.

Precautions for Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System

This vehicle is equipped with the Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The SH-AWD system distributes driving torque between the front and rear wheels when accelerating and when wheel spin occurs.

The SH-AWD system does not have a manual switch to disable the AWD system. Whenever service work requires spinning the front or rear wheels with the engine, always lift and support the vehicle so all four wheels are off the ground.