2005 Acura RL keyless

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To change the ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page
.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the
built-in key is in the ignition or the
ignition switch is in any position
except the LOCK (0) position. You
cannot open the trunk with the
remote if the trunk main switch is
turned off. To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ setting, see
page .
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote.
You cannot lock the doors if any
door, the trunk, or the hood is not
f ully closed if the built-in key is in
the ignition switch, or if the ignition
switch is in any position except the
LOCK (0) position.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Press it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Some exterior lights will f lash twice
each time you press the button. The
ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the DOOR position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,the
ceiling light f ades out. If you relock
the doors with the remote before 30
seconds have elapsed, the ceiling
light will go of f immediately.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote, but do not open any doors
within 30 seconds, the doors
automatically relock and the security
system sets. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page . To change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE’’ setting, see page .
When you cannot set the security
system because the trunk or hood is
open, no exterior light blinks and/or
no beeps.
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TRUNK
PA NIC
UNL OCK
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote;Driving position memory
(see page ).
To turn of f this f eature, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttonsatthesametime.TheLED
in the remote will blink once. Then
release the buttons. Doing this
cancels the keyless memory settings
f or that remote and restores the
def ault settings. Audio system settings
(see page ). Customized settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system owner’s
manual).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isshownontheback
of each remote. Some of them keeps the same
settings as they were set previously.
To turn the keyless memory settings
back on, repeat this procedure. The
LED will blink twice to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
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K eyless Memory Settings
Remote Transmitter Care
134
DRIVER’S ID
TM

When you push the ignition switch,
theremoteandthevehiclerecognize
each other. Af ter the recognition,
the remote indicator f lashes, and a
beeper sounds once. Af ter the beep,
turn the ignition switch.
When the remote is out of the
operating range, the ignition switch
is locked.
If the ignition switch cannot be
turned f rom the LOCK (0) position
to the ACCESSORY (I) position afterthe beep, the steering wheel is
locked. To unlock the steering wheel,
turn it right and lef t while turning
the ignition switch at the same time.
If theremoteandthevehicledonot
recognize each other, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position, remove the ignition switch
cover, insert the built-in key, and
turn the switch (see pages and
). To turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, put the
transmission in Park, press the
switch in, and turn it to LOCK (0).
When the transmission is not in Park,
you cannot turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Bef ore leaving the vehicle, make
sure the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) position.
If you open the driver’s door with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) position, the beeper will sound.
Also, if you close the door when the
ignition switch is not in the LOCK
(0) position and the remote is not
inside the vehicle, the keyless access
alarm sounds outside the vehicle, a
message appears on the multi-
inf ormation display, and the beeper
sounds if the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position.
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Ignition Switch
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
137

Thebatteriesintheremotenormally
lasts about 2 years. To ensure
maximum battery life, do not store
the remote close to electrical devices
such as computers or TVs. When the
multi-inf ormation display shows
‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE LOW
BATTERY,’’ replace the batteries as
soon as possible (see page ).
The engine does not restart if you
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
(0) position when the remote is
outside the vehicle. Check where the
remote is. Make sure that you carry
the remote or built-in key with you
when you operate the ignition switch.
When the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position, the multi-
inf ormation display shows
‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT
DETECTED,’’ and the inside and
outside beepers sound.
The multi-inf ormation display
message goes away when you
bring the remote back inside the
vehicle, and close the door or
apply the parking brake. The outside beeper sounds when
the ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
If the engine is running and you
removetheremotefromthe
vehicle, it will continue to run.
Once turned to the LOCK (0)
position, the engine will not restart
until a remote is brought back into
the vehicle. If you pass the remote through an
open window, the system does not
respond.Also,evenwhentheremote
is inside the vehicle, the beeper may
sound when the location of the
remote is not detected due to
surrounding conditions. It is not a
f ailure. Make sure that you carry the
remote with you.
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K eyless Remot e L ow Bat t ery
Inst rument s and Cont rols
139

The indicator stays on while you
are driving.
The indicator comes on with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
The indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer if : If you lose or drop your remote, and
the beeper sounds, contact Acura
Client Services at (800) 382-2238
(U.S. models)
The multi-inf ormation display
shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM.’’
In this case, use the built-in key to
lock/unlock the doors and start the
engine.
K eyless A ccess System
Check K eyless A ccess Syst em
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR

Thebuilt-inkeycanbeinsertedinto
the remote.
As shown above, keep inserting the
built-in key until it is locked. To
remove the built-in key, pull it out
while you press the release button.
To avoid damaging the remote and
the built-in key, never pull on the
built-in key unless you are pressing
the release button.The trunk and glove box cannot be
opened when you turn the trunk
main switch of f and lock the glove
box and trunk pass-through cover
with the built-in key. Also, the trunk
cannot be opened by using the
remote.
The keyless access system uses
electric current to identify the
remote with the vehicle.
If you use medical equipment such
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your
doctor if the electric current used by
the remote will af f ect it.
K eyless A ccess System
Built -in key and Remot eValet Function
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON BUILT-IN KEY

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Capacities Chart .366
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo, How to Carry .257
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .196
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CD Error Message .197
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CD Changer .187
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Ceiling Lights .160
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Certif ication Label .364
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Chains, Tires .329
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Changing a Flat Tire .337
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .306
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When to .291
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Charging System Indicator . 60,348
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
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Child Saf ety .36
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Booster Seats .51
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Child Seats .43
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .36
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Inf ants .41
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Larger Children .50
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LATCH .45 ......................
Risks with Airbags .37
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Small Children .42
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Tethers .49
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 37
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Child Seats .42
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LATCH .45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Childproof Door Locks . 118
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .321
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Climate Control System . 162
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CO in the Exhaust .371
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
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Compact Spare Tire .336
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Console Compartment . 155
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Consumer Inf ormation . 378
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .308
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Checking .253
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Proper Solution .308
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .371
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 201...................................
Cup Holders .154
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Customer Service Of f ice . 378
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Customize Settings .78
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Door/Window Setup . 94
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 88
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Lighting Setup .91
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Meter Setup .82
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Position Setup .85
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Setting to Def ault .80
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Wiper Setup .99
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 106
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
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Dead Battery .343
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 110
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Def rosting the Windows . 168
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Dif f erential Fluid .366
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Dimensions .366
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Dimming the Headlights . 104
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 338
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Jack, Tire .337
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Jump Starting .343
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Keys .113
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Keyless Access System . 127...............
Keyless Access Remote . 128
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Keyless Memory Settings . 134
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Label, Certif ication .364
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Lane Change, Signaling . 104
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .21
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Lights On Indicator .62
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .314
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Indicator .59
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Position .104
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Turn Signal .104
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Load Limit .283
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 115
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 115
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Childproof Door .118
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Fuel Fill Door .249
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Glove Box .153
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Power Door .116
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Trunk .117
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 121
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Low Coolant Level .253
Ignition
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Keys .113
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Switch .115
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Timing Control System . 372
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Immobilizer System .114
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators .60
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .62, 275
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .61, 274
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Charging System . 60,348
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Cruise Control .64
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .64
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High Beam .64
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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Low Fuel .64
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Low Oil Pressure . 60,348
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65, 277
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Message .66
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SH-AWD .65
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Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .61 Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .63
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 63
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .41
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Inf ant Seats .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 325
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Inside Mirror .122
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Inspection, Tire .326
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 109
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Interf ace Dial . 163,171,208
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Interior Lights .160
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Introduction .i
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