2006 Acura RL lights

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Canadian models only
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
HORN
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.315)
(P.139)
(P.155) STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.143) (P.279)
(P.230) DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.246)(P.141)
(P.35)
(P.142) / (P.155 )
(P.234)/
(P.237) ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
(P.71)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS (P.
174 ) /
(P.175)
(P.141)
(P.134)
(P.136)
(P.328) (P.339) MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .133
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .134
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Turn Signal .136
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Headlights .136
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Fog Lights .138
Adaptive Front Lighting System .........................................
(AFS) .139
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Hazard Warning Button .141
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Instrument Panel Brightness .141
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Rear Window Def ogger .142
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .143
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Keys and Locks .145
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Immobilizer System .146
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Ignition Switch .147
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Door Locks .148
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Trunk .149
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150 ................
Childproof Door Locks .150
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Seats .151
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Mirrors .154
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .156
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Keyless Access System .159
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Seat Heaters .174
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .175
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Power Windows .177
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Moonroof .179
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Parking Brake .183
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Interior Convenience Items .184
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Glove Box .185
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Beverage Holders .186
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Console Compartment .187
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Sun Visors .188
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Accessory Power Sockets .188
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Rear Ashtrays .189
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Front Door Pockets .189
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Power Rear Sunshade .190
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Integrated Sunshades .191
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Interior Lights .192
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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SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.68)
(P.62, 409)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.62, 410)
(P.62, 409)
(P.67,320) COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.66)
(P.67, 394)
(P.64)(P.
21,62 )(P.63,
321)
(P.68)
(P.35,
63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.64,
323)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.66,
237) (P.
66) /
(P.34, 63)
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR (P.69,
139)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.
339 ) (P.66) HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR(P.65,
339)

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 the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position 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 the ON (II) position. 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 ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, 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 .
If you use the built-in key, this
indicator blinks several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to the ACCESSORY (I) position. If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0)
position.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ). This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When you push the ACC button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If the indicator comes on orange,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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dealer to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Fog L ight Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator A daptive Cruise Control
(A CC) Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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When KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH is set to ON, some exterior
lights blink twice when you unlock
thedoorsbygrabbingthedriver’s
door handle while carrying the
remote.
While the multi-information display
is in the KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
screen of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP,
press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes to CUSTOMIZE
MENU. Press the INFO ( / )
button until you see the above
display.
The same exterior lights blink once
when you lock the doors by touching
the door lock sensor while carrying
the remote.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
K eyless A ccess L ight Flash
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While the multi-information display
is in the LIGHTNING SETUP screen
of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press
the SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to the above display.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select how long you want the lights
to stay on bef ore they f ade out (60,
30, or 15 seconds) by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors and the trunk. To
change how long the lights stay on
before they fade out, follow these
instructions:
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Int erior L ight Dimming T ime
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate light go of f af ter the selected
time when you close the driver’s
door and take the remote with you.
To change how long the lights stay
on before they go off, follow these
instructions:
While the multi-information display
is in the LIGHTING SETUP screen
of the CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press
the SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO ( / ) button until
you see the above display.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select how long you want the lights
to stay on bef ore they go of f (60, 30,
or 15 seconds) by pressing the INFO
( / ) button, then press the SEL/
RESET button to enter your
selection.
CONT INUED
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Headlight A uto Of f T imer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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