2004 RL Online Reference Owner's ManualUse these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. ContentsOwner's Identification FormIntroduction ..................................................................................................................................................... iA Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... iiYour Vehicle at a Glance ...............................................................................................................................2Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................55Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................119How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................203What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.Driving...........................................................................................................................................................215The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................239The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................299Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................307This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.Technical Information...............................................................................................................................335ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .............................................................351A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................355How to order manuals and other technical literature.Index ................................................................................................................................................................. IService Information SummaryA summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.