2005 Acura RL heater

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TEMPERATURE DISPLAYRECIRCULATION
BUTTONAUTO
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BARS
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
A/C
BUTTON

The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.This button turns the windshield
def rost on and of f .
You can select the vents air flows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner and side vents in
all modes.
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then push
the interf ace selector down. Select
any of the modes by turning the
interf ace knob.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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CONT INUED
Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Press the A/C button to view
the climate control display.
Turn on the A/C by pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
You will see A/C ON in the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then select by turning the
interf ace knob.
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then set the f an to the desired
speed by turning the interf ace
knob.
Press the A/C button to view
the climate control display.
Turn the interface knob to set the
fantothedesiredspeed.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then select and fresh air
mode.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bars.
You can set the temperature for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is of f ,
you can adjust both sides to the
same temperature with the driver’s
side temperature control bar.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
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If the interior is very warm,
Using the Heater
Dual Button
Ventilation
Using the A /C
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C setting
returns to the previous setting (on or
of f ). Select A/C, then press ENTER
on the interface selector to turn the
A/C of f if it is on. To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel next it. This
sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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Your vehicle’s audio system has an
in-dash disc changer with the same
controls used f or the radio. To
operate the disc changer, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
The disc changer can play these disc
formats:CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/RW
DVD-A
DTS
The disc packages or jackets should
have one of these marks. DVD-A discs not meeting DVD
verification standards may not be
playable.
The changer cannot play DVD-V or
DVD-R/RW f ormats.
Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed
discs are not playable.
‘‘DTS’’ and ‘‘DTS Digital Surround’’
are registered trademark of Digital
Theater System, Inc. The changer can also play MP3 or
WMA f ormats (see page ).
You cannot load and play
3-inch
(8 -cm)discsinthissystem. 193
Playing Discs
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TM
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Remove the battery cover (see
page ), then remove the
secondary under-hood f use box
cover f rom the positive ( )
terminal on the battery.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
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COVER
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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No. Amps. Amps.
No. Amps. No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A 40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
150A 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Radiator fan Left headlight low beam
Rear defroster coil
Lef t headlight high beam
Small light
Right headlight high beam
Right headlight low beam
Back-up
FI ECU
Wiper
Headlight washer
Fog lights
MG clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear defroster Back-up, ACC
Hazard
VSA motor
VSA
Drive by wire, Laf heater
Not used (OP)
Heater motor
Passenger’s f use box
Battery
IG main
Power window
: On Canadian models
Fuse Locations
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No. Amps.No. Amps.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
3320 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A 30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
(7.5 A)
1
2 7.5 A
7.5 A Starter diag.
Starter signal DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
Laf heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system
Wiper
Driver’s power seat sliding
Power lumbar support
Driver’s power seat reclining ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
AFS
A/C
SH-AWD
ACC
Option
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Passenger’s power seat sliding
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side