2008 Acura RL lights

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Ref er to the navigation system manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH HORN
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140,142)
(P.138) (P.147) DISTANCE
BUTTONPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.146)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS
(P.159)
(P.71)(P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.144) INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.145)(P.137) (P.145) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
(P.351)
(P.364)
(P.378)
(P.159) (P.239)(P.289,294)
(P.265) (P.281,285)
(P.277)/
(P.309)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
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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 .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights .140
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Fog Lights .142
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Daytime Running Lights .142
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .142
Adaptive Front Lighting System
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(AFS) .143
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Hazard Warning Button .145
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .147
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Keys and Locks .149
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Immobilizer System .150
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152 ..............................................
Trunk .153
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Childproof Door Locks .154
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Seats .155
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Mirrors .159
Driving Position Memory
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System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat
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Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .184
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Parking Brake .187
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Interior Convenience Items .188
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Glove Box .189
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Beverage Holders .190
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Console Compartment .191
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Sun Visors .192
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Accessory Power Sockets .192
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Rear Ashtrays .193
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Front Door Pockets .193
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Power Rear Sunshade .194
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Integrated Sunshades .195
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Interior Lights .196
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.If equipped.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW FUEL INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
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.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.66)(P.21,62)(P.68)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.34,63)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR (P.69,143)
(P.69) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35,63)
(P.62,447)
(P.65)
(P.62,448) (P.62,447) (P.64,359)
(P.66,280)
(P.65) (P.65,377)
(P.377)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63,449)(P.64)
SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.66)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
(P.67,371) (P.65)/
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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 ). If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0)
position.
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.
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 the START (III)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
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 ABSSYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signals blink. All
turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
inf ormation, 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 ).
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On models without adaptive cruisecontrol (ACC)
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator VSA A ctivation Indicator Fog L ight Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
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KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
CUST OMIZE MENU
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(see page108)
LIGHTING SETUP
(see page115)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page122) Page
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CHG SETTING
(see page87)
Description
Changes which doors unlock when
you use the remote or grab the
driver’s doorhandle.
Causes some exterior lights to
blinktwicewhenyouunlockthe
doors by grabbing the driver’s
door handle.
Cause the beeper to sound twice
when you unlock the doors by
grabbing the driver’s door handle.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the interior lights stay on after you
close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds)
the exterior lights stay on after
you close the driver’s door.
Changes the light level that causes
theheadlightstocomeon.The
headlight switch needs to be in the
AUTO position.
Changes when the doors
automatically lock.
: Default setting 0SEC
MIN
CONT INUED
CUSTOMIZE SET UPCUST OMIZE GROUP
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page122)
WIPER SETUP
(see page133) AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
WIPER ACTION
SHIFT TO P
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPD
SETPage
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CHG SETTING
(see page87)
DEFAULT ALL
(see page85) Description
Changes when the doors
automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the
f irst push of the remote’s unlock
button.
The exterior lights flash each time
you press the LOCK or UNLOCK
button.
Changes how long it takes (in
seconds) f or the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you
unlock the driver’s door without
opening it.
Changes the wiper operation among
two settings when the wiper switch is
in the INT position.
Changes all settings to the default.
: Default setting
CUST OMIZE GROUP
CANCEL
CUSTOMIZE ENTRYCUSTOMIZE SET UP
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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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.
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K eyless A ccess L ight Flash
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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