2000 Acura RL seat adjustment
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Instrument
s an d Control s
This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 59
Trip Meter/Outside Temperature Indicator............ 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 60 Fuel Gauge................................... 60
Maintenance Required Indicator.................................... 61
Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 62
Headlights.................................... 63
Automatic Lighting..................... 64
Daytime Running Lights............. 65
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 66
Turn Signals................................. 66
Fog Lights.................................... 67 Windshield Wipers...................... 68
Windshield Washers................... 70
Hazard Warning........................... 70
Rear Window Defogger.............. 71
Steering Wheel Adjustments..... 71
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 73 Cruise Control.............................. 73
Remote Audio Controls .............. 76
Keys and Locks................................ 77 Keys............................................... 77
Immobilizer System..................... 78
Ignition Switch............................. 80
Power Door Locks....................... 81
Remote Transmitter.................... 82
Childproof Door Locks............... 85
Trunk............................................86
Glove Box..................................... 87
HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 88
Customer Assistance.................. 88
Important Safety Precautions.... 88
Training the Transmitter............ 89
Training With a Rolling Code System....................................... 91
Erasing Codes.............................. 92
Seat Adjustments............................. 93
Driver's Seat Adjustments.......... 93
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 95
Front Passenger's Seat
Adjustments............................. 95
Head Restraints........................... 95
Armrest............................................. 96
Mirrors.............................................. 98
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 98
Driving Position Memory
System......................................... 100
Seat Heaters................................... 102
Ski Sleeve........................................ 103
Power Windows............................. 105
Moonroof........................................ 106
Parking Brake................................ 108
Digital Clock................................... 108
Sunglasses Holder......................... 110
Beverage Holder............................111
Console Compartment.................. 112
Coin Box......................................... 112
Sun Visor......................................... 113
Vanity Mirror................................. 113
Accessory Power Socket.............. 114 Cigarette Lighter........................... 115
Ashtrays.......................................... 116
Ceiling Lights................................. 117
Courtesy Lights............................. 118
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Sea
t Adjustment s
See pages 12 — 14 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.
Your Acura has power adjustments for both front seats. The two powerseat adjustment switches are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom.
You can adjust the power seats with the ignition switch in any position. Driver'
s Sea t Adjustment s
The long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions.
The short vertical switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward. Pull up or push down on the front of
the switch to move the seat bottom's
front edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom up or down.
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Sea
t Adjustment s
Pull the center of the horizontal switch up to raise the seat. Push it
down to lower the seat. Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the rear switch in thedirection you want to move. The driver's seat includes a memory
feature. Two seat positions can bestored in separate memories. You
can then select a memorized position
by pushing the appropriate memory
button. Refer to page 100 for how to memorize and select the seat
positions.
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Sea
t Adjustment s
Driver' s Lumba r Suppor t
Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of theseat-back. Pivot the lever forward
until it stops, then let it return. Doing
this several times adjusts the lumbar support through its full range. Fron
t Passenger' s Sea t
Adjustment s
The seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the seat bottom in that direction.
Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the vertical switch in thedirection you want to move. Hea
d Restraint s
See page 14 for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
effective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A
taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.
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Sea
t Adjustments , Armres t
The head restraints adjust for height and tilt. You need both hands toadjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways and push the restraint down. To
adjust the tilt, pivot the head
restraint to the desired position. To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
The lid of the console compartmentcan be used as an armrest at the
high or low position. To raise the armrest, push the button on the lid.
Make sure the armrest is securely
latched. To lower it, press the button and push the armrest down until it
latches.
Make sure the passengers' hands or
fingers are away from the armrest
before pushing it down.
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Drivin
g Positio n Memor y Syste m
Doing any of the following after
pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure. Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds. Readjusting the seat or steering
position.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting stored in that button's memory. If
you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use theother memory button.
All stored driving positions will be lost if your car's battery goes dead or
is disconnected. Selecting a Memorized Position
You can select memorized positions as follows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is in Park.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch. If you do not insert the key
in the ignition switch, the steering
wheel will not adjust to the memorized position until you do. 3. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
The system will move the seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
to the memorized positions. The
indicator light in the selected memory button will flash during
movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two
beeps and the indicator light will
remain on.
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MEMOR
Y BUTTON S
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Drivin
g Positio n Memor y System , Sea t Heater s
To stop the system's automatic ad-
justment; Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1 or 2. Push any of the adjustment
switches for the seat or steering
wheel. Shift out of Park.
Adjust the outside mirrors.
If you select a memorized position
without inserting the key in the ignition switch, only the seat and
outside mirrors will adjust. To get
the system to also adjust the steering
wheel, insert the key in the ignition switch. You will hear two beeps
when it is complete. If desired, you can use the adjust-
ment switches to change the posi-
tions of the seat, steering wheel or outside mirrors after they are in
their memorized position. To keep
this driving position for later use,
you must store it in the driving posi-
tion memory. Sea
t Heater s
SEAT HEATER S
Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The ignition switch
must be ON (II) to use them. Push
the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comfortable temperature,select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm.
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Preparin
g to Driv e
You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before
you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood and trunk are
fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check itspressure.
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page 93 ).
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 98 ).
7. Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page 71).
8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 15 ).
10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
11.Start the engine (see page 179 ).
12.Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page 53).
Drivin g