2002 Acura RL heater

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Indicator Lights .53
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Gauges .58
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Speedometer .58
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Tachometer .58
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Odometer .59
Trip Meter/Outside
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Temperature Indicator .59
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Temperature Gauge .60
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Fuel Gauge .60
Maintenance Required
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Indicator .61 Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .62
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Headlights .63
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Automatic Lighting .64
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Daytime Running Lights .65
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Instrument Panel Brightness .66
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Turn Signals .66
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Fog Lights .67
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Windshield Wipers .68
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Windshield Washers .70
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Hazard Warning .70
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Rear Window Def ogger .71
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .71
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Keys and Locks .74
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Keys .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .77
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Power Door Locks .78
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Remote Transmitter .79
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Glove Box .85
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Seat Adjustments .86
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments .86
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .88 Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .88
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Head Restraints .88
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Armrest .89
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Mirrors .91
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .91
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Seat Heaters .95
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Ski Sleeve .96
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Power Windows .98
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Moonroof .100
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Parking Brake .102
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Digital Clock .102
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Sunglasses Holder .104
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Beverage Holder .105
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Console Compartment .106
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Coin Box .106
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Sun Visor .107
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Vanity Mirror .107
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Cigarette Lighter .109
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Ashtrays .110
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Ceiling Lights .111
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Courtesy Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment button so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the button.
Move the mirror right, left, up or
down by pushing the adjustment
button in that direction. Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). 4.
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Mirrors
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Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1 or 2.
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat or steering
wheel.
Shif t out of Park.If desired, you can use the adjust-
ment switches to change the posi-
tions of the seat, steering wheel or
outside mirrors af ter they are in
their memorized position. To keep
this driving position f or later use,
you must store it in the driving posi-
tion memory.
To stop the system’s automatic ad-
justment;
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. Both f ront 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 comf ortable temperature,
select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm.
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Seat Heaters
Driving Position Memory System, Seat Heaters
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The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.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 f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes. In HI, the heater turns of f 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.
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back. To use the ski sleeve:
Pull down the rear seat armrest.
Open the trunk pass-through
cover by sliding the knob down-
ward and pulling on the cover.
Theskisleeveallowsyoutocarry
skis or other long objects saf ely
without soiling or damaging the
interior of your car. It attaches to the
trunk pass-through.
1. Ski Sleeve
Seat Heaters, Ski Sleeve
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Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature. To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above either the
or button also goes
on to show you which is selected.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven f or a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
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To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above thebuttonalsoshowsyouwhich
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven f or a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air.Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
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The Premium Service Plan provides
these additional f eatures.
The OnStar
advisor can give you verbal
directions f rom your current location
to a desired destination.
If you need a ride
(taxi, limousine service, etc.) the
OnStar advisor can make the
arrangements f or you. Use the
OnStar button or call (888)
4-ONSTAR.
The OnStar advisor can
give you inf ormation on nearby
hotels, restaurants, ATMs, hospitals,
gas stations, and many other
services in any area you are traveling
in. The advisor can also help you
with hotel or restaurant reservations. The OnStar
advisor can assist you with
purchasing theater tickets, airline
tickets, rental car reservations f or a
vacation, and just about any other
purchase you desire.
The OnStar Personal Calling plan is
an extra-cost option that gives you
the ability to use your vehicle’s
OnStar system as a hands-f ree
cellular telephone.
To sign up f or Personal Calling,
press the OnStar button in your
vehicle, and notify the advisor that
you’d like to sign up. The advisor will
get all the information needed to set
up your account, and provide you
with your new cellular telephone
number.
You will need to provide a credit card
number, and prepurchase ‘‘units’’ or
minutes of air time (one unit equals one minute).
You
must use voice commands to give
the OnStar system your calling
inf ormation. To make a phone call:
Press the Call Answer/End
(DOT) Button.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Dial.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Number
Please.’’
Say the f irst digit of the number.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Always wait f or OnStar to conf irm
the digit bef ore going to the next
digit.
Say the second digit of the number.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Premium Service Plan Features
Route Support
Ride Assist
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services
Concierge Services
Personal Calling
Placing a Telephone Call
OnStar System
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Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will come out through the
hole in the splash cover.
Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the heater temperature control
dial to maximum heat (climate
control to 90°F/32°C). Turn of f
the ignition. Open the hood. Make
sure the engine and radiator are
cool to the touch.
Remove the radiator cap.
Thecoolingsystemshouldbe
completely drained and ref illed with
new coolant according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use
Honda All Season Antif reeze/
Coolant Type 2. Use of any non-
Honda coolant or plain water can
result in corrosion and deposits in
the cooling system.
Draining the coolant requires access
to the underside of the car. Unless
you have the tools and knowledge,
you should have this maintenance
done by a skilled mechanic.
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Replacing Engine Coolant
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