2001 Acura RL battery

Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your car.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by fastening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat

belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition. Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 285.

Charging System
Indicator
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
information, see page 286.
U.S.


Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
This light has two functions:
1. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not fully released candamage the brakes and tires.
2. If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released theparking brake while the engine isrunning, or if it comes on whiledriving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 289 .
Instruments and Controls
BRAKE

Gauges

Odometer
The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers

indicated.
Trip Meter/Outside Temperature

Indicator

The trip meter and the outside temperature indicator use the samedisplay. To switch the display
between the trip meter and the outside temperature, press the
Select button. When you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), what you
last selected is displayed.
Trip Meter

The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters, Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these
and the outside temperature display
by pressing the Select button repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and then press the Reset button until you
hear a beep. Both trip meters will re-set if the car's battery goes dead or
is disconnected.

CONTINUED

Instruments and Controls

SELECT
BUTTON

RESET

BUTTON

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the car for an extended period (a week
or more). You should also turn off
the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or the engine off for a
long time. This will prevent the
battery from discharging.
The automatic lighting feature iscontrolled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it. Daytime Running Lights
(Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
off, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Instruments and Controls

LIGHT

SENSOR

Keys and Locks

Replacing the Battery

When the remote transmitter's
battery begins to get weak, it maytake several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will get dim. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same (+ side
facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter. Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the mark on the cover with the
mark on the transmitter,
then set the cover in place and turn it
clockwise.

Instruments and Controls ROUND

COVER

CUSHION RING

BATTERY

Open

Close

HomeLink Universal Transmitter

The HomeLink Universal
Transmitter built into your car can be programmed to operate remotely-controlled devices around your home,
such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems. It can replace up to three remote
transmitters.

Customer Assistance

If you have problems with training
the HomeLink Universal

Transmitter, or would like
information on home products that

can be operated by the transmitter,
call (800) 355-3515. On the Internet,

go to www.homelink.jci.com.
Important Safety Precautions
Always refer to the operating instructions and safety information
that came with your garage dooropener or other equipment you
intend to operate with the HomeLink
Universal Transmitter. If you do not
have this information, you should contact the manufacturer of the
equipment.
While training or using the transmitter, make sure you have a
clear view of the garage door or gate,
and that no one will be injured by itsmovement. General Information
If you are training the transmitter
to operate a garage door or gate, it
is recommended that you unplug
the motor for that device during
training. Repeatedly pressing the remote control button could burn
out the motor.
The HomeLink transmitter stores the code in a permanent memory.
There should be no need to retrain the transmitter if your car's
battery goes dead or isdisconnected.
If your garage door opener was
manufactured before April 1982, you
may not be able to program the
HomeLink Universal Transmitter tooperate it. Garage door openers
manufactured before that date do
not have a safety feature that causes
them to stop and reverse if an obstacle is detected during closing,
increasing the risk of injury. If you
have questions, call (800) 355-3515.

Instruments and Controls

Driving Position Memory System

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 the
other 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.

Instruments and Controls
MEMORY BUTTONS

Seat Heaters, Ski Sleeve

The HI or LO indicator lights and remains lit until you turn it off by
pushing the opposite side of theswitch lightly. The indicator will turn

off.
In HI, the heater turns off when the

seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat's temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.It does not cycle with temperature

changes.

Because of the sensors for the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger's seat-back. Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters: Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats feel warm.
The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the
battery. Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
left idling for an extended period.
They can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
Ski Sleeve

The ski sleeve allows you to carry skis or other long objects safely
without soiling or damaging the
interior of your car. It attaches to the
trunk pass-through.
KNOB
To use the ski sleeve: 1. Pull down the rear seat armrest. Open the trunk pass-through
cover by sliding the knob down-
ward and pulling on the cover.

Instruments and Controls
LID

Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio
System

Your Acura's audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your favorite
stations.

The cassette system features Dolby*
noise reduction, automatic sensing of
chromium-dioxide (CrO 2) tape, and

autoreverse for continuous play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the
car's battery. To get the system
working again, you must enter a
code number (see page 164).

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