2006 Acura RL rear view mirror

Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). Depending on the position of the
selector switch, the lef t or right side
mirror will pivot downward slightly
when you shif t the transmission into
reverse. In the lef t position, the lef t
mirror pivots. In the right position,
the right mirror pivots. This gives
you a better view of that side of the
vehicle while parallel parking. The
mirror returns to its original position
when you take the transmission out
of reverse. To turn this f eature of f ,
leave the switch in the center
position. 3.
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2. 156
Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
155
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
SELECTOR
SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

You can extend the sun visor f urther
by pulling it back. To use a sun visor, pull it down. You
can also use a sun visor at the side
window. Remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.There are two accessory power
sockets. One is located in the f ront
of the center console. To use the
power socket, push and release the
lid, then push it f orward until the
socket comes to the proper position
to use.
Do not use the sun visor extension
feature over the rear view mirror.
Make sure to slide a sun visor
forward to set it to the normal length
bef ore f lipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visors
A ccessory Power Sockets
188

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).
142
CONT INUED
Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Vents, Heating, A/C, and Climate Control
Features
197

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Panel Brightness Control .141
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Park Gear Position .314
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Parking .314
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Parking Brake .183
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .63,411
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Parking Over Things that Burn .434
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PAX System .389
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PGM-FI System .433
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Power Door Locks .148
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Power Socket Locations .188
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Power Windows .177
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47...................
Radiator Overheating .406
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Radio/CD Sound System .203
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Readiness Codes .410
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .378
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Rear View Mirror .154
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Rear Window Def ogger .142
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Reclining the Seat Backs .151
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote .160
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .364
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Fuses .413
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Light Bulbs .372
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Schedule .349
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Tires .383
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Wiper Blades .381
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .301
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .314
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Roof Rack .307
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Rotation, Tire .385................................
Saf ety Belts .10,21
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Safety Defects, Reporting .440
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Satellite Digital Radio .213
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Seat Belts .10,21
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Additional Information .21
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioner .22
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Cleaning .379
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E-pretensioner .23
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17,21
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Seat Heaters .174
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Seat Position Memory .156
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Seat Ventilation .175
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