2006 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 ...............................................................................................................................4Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................7Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................59Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................193How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................295What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.Driving...........................................................................................................................................................309The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................347The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................393This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.Technical Information...............................................................................................................................423ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..................................................................... 437A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................441How to order manuals and other technical literature.Index ................................................................................................................................................................. IService Information SummaryA summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.