2005 Acura RL brake light

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Gauges .68
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .101
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .102
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Turn Signal .104
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Headlights .104
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Fog Lights .106
Adaptive Front Lighting System .........................................
(AFS) .107
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Hazard Warning Button . 109
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 109
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Rear Window Def ogger . 110
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 111
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Keys and Locks .113
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Immobilizer System .114
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Ignition Switch .115
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Door Locks .116
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Trunk .117
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 118................
Childproof Door Locks . 118
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Seats .119
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Mirrors .122
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .124
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Keyless Access System . 127
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Seat Heaters .142
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .143
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Power Windows .145
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Moonroof .147
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Parking Brake .151
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Interior Convenience Items . 152
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Glove Box .153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Console Compartment . 155
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Sun Visors .156
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Accessory Power Sockets . 156
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Rear Ashtrays .157
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Front Door Pockets . 157
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Power Rear Sunshade . 158
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Integrated Sunshades . 159
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Interior Lights .160
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
(AFS) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.60, 348)
(P.64)
(P.60, 348)
(P.60,349)
(P.65,272)
(P.69)(P.64)
(P.65, 277)
(P.62)(P.21,
60)(P.61,
350)
(P.62,
275)(P.67,
107)
(P.
64)
(P.63,
281)
(P.66)
(P.67) (P.63,
281)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.33,61)
(P. 66)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP SH-AWD INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.32,
61)
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then go of f
if you have a properly-coded remote.
If it is not a properly-coded remote,
the indicator will blink and the
engine will not start (see page ).
If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to LOCK (0).
If you use the built-in key, this
indicator blinks several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to ACCESSORY (I).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this indicator comes
on at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
f unction. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator Immobilizer System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0) and close the
driver’s door.
To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO
OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page . If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position, turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), then open and close the
driver’s door.
If you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) with the headlight switch
on, but do not open the door and get
out, the lights turn off after 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).
The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
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Headlights
Fog Lights
Daytime Running Lights Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
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When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, and press the DECEL/SET
button. Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the DECEL/
SET button.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This cancels cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISECONTROLicononthe
multi-inf ormation display will come
back on.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle speeds up about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle slows down about
1
mph (1.6 km/h).
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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OnStar uses the global positioning
system (GPS) to locate your vehicle
f or f unctions such as route guidance
and roadside assistance. GPS is
af f ected by structures that can
obstruct the signal, such as tunnels,
parking structures, and tall buildings.
It may not be possible f or OnStar to
pinpoint your location if you are in or
near such structures.
OnStar uses cellular technology to
communicate with your vehicle.
Cellular coverage varies by location,
which may af f ect the ability to
establish a connection, or the quality
of the connection.
Onstar has antennas in the rear
window (on each side of the high-
mount brake light) and on the roof
near the high-mount brake light. To
avoid reception problems, do not
cover the window antennas with
metal stickers, and do not cover theroof antenna with cargo or bicycles
on a roof rack.
When you turn of f your vehicle’s
ignition, OnStar goes into low-power
mode. Af ter 48 hours, it switches to
sleep mode to conserve your vehicle’s
battery power. Features such as
remote door unlocking and
misplaced vehicle assistance will not
work af ter your vehicle has been
parked f or more than 48 hours.
OnStar
is a registered trademark of
the OnStar Corporation.
As required by the FCC: This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interf erencereceived, including interf erence thatmay cause undesired operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the f ollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.System Limitations
OnSt ar
Features
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The CHECK FUEL CAP message
that is displayed after you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position or start the engine, should
go of f af ter tightening the f uel cap,
turning the ignition switch of f and on,
then driving over 12 mph (US) or 20
km/h (Canada) for at least 10
minutes. Due to dif f erent driving
conditions,itmaytakeafewdrive
trips to make the message go of f .
The CHECK FUEL CAP message
displayed while driving should go of f
af ter tightening the f uel cap, turning
the ignition switch of f and on, then
driving over 30 mph (US) or 48
km/h (Canada) for at least 45
seconds. Due to dif f erent driving
conditions,itmaytakeafewdrive
trips to make the message go of f .Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release lever located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If a
loose or missing f uel cap was not the
cause of the CHECK FUEL CAP
message coming on, the MIL will
also come on. When the MIL comes
on, the message goes of f .
Turn the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel cap until it clicks at
least once. The MIL goes out af ter 3
days of normal driving once the cap
is tightened or replaced. If it does
not go out, have your dealer inspect
the vehicle. For more inf ormation,
see page .
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Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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HOOD RELEASE LEVER

When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the f inal
installation.
On vehicles with side curtain
airbags, do not install accessories
on the side pillars or across the
rear windows as these may
interf ere with proper operation of
thesidecurtainairbags.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability (see page ).
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.