2005 Acura RL mirror

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR
LOCK MASTER
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE LEVER
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.124)
(P.116) (P.145)
(P.117)
(P.60)
AIRBAGS
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.122)
(P.11, 24)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.251)
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER REAR (P.217)
(P.204)
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.148)
SUNSHADE BUTTON(P. 158)
(P.120) (P.
265 )
(P. 156 )
(P.171)
(P.
162 )
TILT BUTTON HomeLink BUTTONS
OnStar BUTTONS
(P.249)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT 1: CEILING CONSOLE
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.163, 171,208)
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Canadian models only
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.104)
(P.109)
(P.102)
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS HORN
(P.282)
(P.231)
(P.108)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.267)
(P.111) (P.198)
(P.123)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P.
123 )
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.69) (P.109)
(P.33)
(P.201)
(P.143)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.142) / SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS
(P.110) /
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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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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON HOOD RELEASE LEVER
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CEILING CONSOLE
HomeLink BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
TILT BUTTON SUNSHADE BUTTON OnStar BUTTONS (P.120)(P.204)
(P.217)
(P.148)
(P.158) MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.60)
(P.68)
(P.124)
(P.116)
(P.145) (P.122)
(P.162 )
(P. 171 )
(P.251)
(P.117)
(P.249) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 265 )
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P. 156 )
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT

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ÝMemory Position Link Auto Tilt & TelescopicSelect ON or OFF by pressing the
or button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) and release it, or remove
the built-in key f rom the ignition
switch, the steering wheel
automatically moves f ully in and up.
You can turn this feature on or off.
To exit this mode without changing
the current settings, select EXIT,
and press the SEL/RESET button.
When you unlock the doors by
pressing the button on the remote or
by grabbing the driver’s door handle
while carrying the remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is
recognized, and the driver’s seat, the
steering wheel, and the outside
mirror positions move to their
memorized positions.
You can turn this feature on or off. The conf irmation screen is shown
f or 2 seconds, then the CUSTOMIZE
ENTRY screen returns.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS
(P.104)
(P.69)
(P.109)
(P.102)
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS HORN
(P.282)
(P.231) (P.143)
(P.108)
(P.142) /SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.267)
(P.111) (P.198)
(P.123)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSSEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONSCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.
201 )
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON (P.123)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.109)
(P.33)
(P.110) /
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´The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Pushingthisbuttonalso
turns the mirror heaters on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the def ogger is on. If you do
not turn it of f , the def ogger will shut
itself of f af ter 5 to 40 minutes
(depending on the ambient
temperature). It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . To cancel the glare
reduction f unction, set the
brightness to the highest level, then
press the button. You will hear a
beep when it is canceled. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness, Rear Window Def ogger
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this sensing.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Mirrors
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INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTONSENSOR