2004 Acura RL horn

Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switch for the hazard warning
lights is on the dashboard to the
right of the steering column.
The controls under the lef t air vent
areforthecruisecontrol,instrument
panel brightness and the VSA
System.
The switches for the rear window
def ogger and f og lights are under
the audio system.
The steering wheel adjustment
switch on the side of the steering
column allows you to tilt and
telescope the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols67
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE
CONTROLSTEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER FOG LIGHTS

If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system sets.
You cannot lock any of the doors
with the remote transmitter if any
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch. You cannot
unlock any of the doors with the key
in the ignition switch.
To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button f or approximately
one second.
You can open the trunk with the
remote transmitter regardless of the
position of the main switch in the
glove box. The trunk will not open if
the key is in the ignition switch.You can program the keyless entry
system so it does not beep when you
lock and unlock the doors. This
procedure only turns of f the beep;
the exterior lights will still f lash.
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash, f or about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
To turn this feature off, stand near
the vehicle with the remote
transmitter. Press and hold the
Trunk Release button, then press the
Lock button within one second. You
should see the LED on the remote
transmitter come on f or one second.
Release the buttons after the LED
goes out.
To turn this feature on, repeat the
above procedure. You should see the
LED blink twice.
Af ter you program the remote
transmitter, make sure the trunk lid
is closed.
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T urning t he Beep Of f and On
Panic Mode
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols85

Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), or
the hood, will cause it to alarm. It
also alarms if the radio is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is f orced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
releasebuttononthedriver’sdoor.
The security system sets auto-
matically fifteen seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For
the system to activate, you must lock
the doors f rom the outside with the
key, lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system light next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your car and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
carorremovetheradio.Thisalarm
continues f or two minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an alarming
system bef ore the two minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the key or the remote
transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and trunk are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Security System
181
SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT

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The Luxury and Leisure plan
provides all the benef its of the other
plans, and adds:
An OnStar advisor can assist you
with purchasing theater tickets,
airline tickets, rental car reservations
for a vacation, and just about any
other purchase you desire.
The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures.
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. 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 verbal
directions f rom your current location
to a desired destination.
From your computer, you can log
into www. myonstar.com to make
dinner reservations, purchase tickets
to events, send f lowers, etc. If you are unable to locate your car in
a large parking lot or parking
structure, contact OnStar at (888) 4-
ONSTAR. The advisor will remotely
activate the exterior lights and the
horn, allowing you to locate your car. Luxury and Leisure Plan
Features
Personal Concierge Services
Directions and Connections Plan
Features
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services Ride Assist Route Support
Online Concierge Services Misplaced Vehicle Assistance
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures195

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No. Amps.No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 20 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
20 A
30 A
30 A 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
20 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
30 A
50 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 40 A
40 A
50 A Front Fog Light
ETS (Electrical Tilt/
Telescope Steering)
Meter
Back-up, Radio
Interior Lights
Wiper Motor
Ignition Switch
Power Window
Heater Motor
Battery
VSA Motor
Rear Window Defogger
Fuse box
Not Used
Brake, Horn
Hazard
Driver Power Window
TCS
VSA
Power Door Lock
Right Headlight Low
Left Headlight Low
Cooling Fan
Lef t Headlight High
Right Headlight High
Condenser Fan
Moonroof
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed330
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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Keys .79
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter .186
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Hood Latch .267
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Hood, Opening the .206
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Horn .67
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Hydroplaning .231 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 310
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Jack, Tire .310
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Jump Starting .316
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
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Learning Key .80
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Leather, Cleaning .303
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Lights On Indicator .59
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Lighter, Cigarette .114
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .288
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Ceiling .116
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Courtesy .117 .......................................
Indicator .57
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Parking .68
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limit .213
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Childproof Door .87
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Fuel Fill Door .205
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Glove Box .90
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Power Door .83
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Trunk .88
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 95
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Low Coolant Level .208
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,321
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338
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Luggage .212
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .82
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Timing Control System . 346
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .28
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Inf ant Seats .28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Using LATCH .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 279
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Inside Mirror .96
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Inspection, Tire .281
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71...........................
Interior Cleaning .302
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Introduction .i
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