2008 Acura RL steering wheel

This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes of f af ter the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the power steering system. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). If this happens, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and turn off
the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch this
indicator. If it does not go of f or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the ECPS is turned of f , which
could make the vehicle harder to
steer.This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates that there is a
problem with the system. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). For more inf ormation, see page.
The indicator comes on when you
run the engine while the vehicle is
not moving. To turn the indicator of f , restart the engine.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Message Indicator
Electronically Controlled
Power Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator K eyless Access System
Indicator
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.You can change the display and
customize your vehicle control
settings by pressing the SEL/RESET
or INFO buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel.With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the lower part of the
multi-inf ormation display changes as
shown in the illustration, each time
you press the SEL/RESET button.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display. When you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEL
RESET
BUTTON
U.S.
CANADA
INFO ( / )
BUTTONS
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With the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
customize some vehicle control
settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote is linked to
the system (see
on page ). Then use your
remote to unlock the doors (see on page
). To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds while
the multi-information display is in its
normal mode.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shif t lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
When the multi-information
display does not show the driver’s
ID. The f irst customizing menu is:
CHG SETTING (see page )
If you disconnect the battery, and
then do not unlock the door.
When the keyless memory
settings are of f (see page ). DEFAULT ALL (see page )
You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. Ref er to the f ollowing table f or a
brief summary of each customizable
setting and its default. For more
inf ormation, ref er to the page
number ref erences in the table.
104
108 170
87
85
CONT INUED
Customized Settings
Memory Position
Link
K eyless A ccess Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Causes the system to beep when a
vehicle ahead of you gets too close.
Changes the ACC display speed
unit.
Changes the language used in the
display.
Changes the outside temperature
reading above or below its current
reading.
Causes trip meter A and the
average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your
current trip.
Changes the driver’s seat, the
steering wheel, and the outside
mirror positions to your stored
setting.
Moves the steering wheel fully in
and out when the key is removed. Page
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92
95
97
99
101
104
106
PRE-RUNNING CAR
DET ECT BEEP
ACC DISPLAY SPEED
UNIT
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
MEMORY POSIT ION
LINK
AUTO TILT &
TELESCOPIC
ACC SETUP
(see page89)
MET ER SET UP
(see page94)
POSITION SETUP
(see page103)
ON
OFF
MPH
km/h
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
TRIP B
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
CHG SETTING
(see page87)
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2:
3: Default setting
Default setting for U.S. models
Default setting for Canadian model
CUST OMIZE GROUP
5°F 0°F 5°F
3°C 0°C 3°C
CUSTOMIZE ENTRYCUSTOMIZE SET UP1
23 1
1 1
1
1
2 3
previous
setting
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UsetheINFO( / )buttononthe
steering wheel to select the settings
and the SEL/RESET button to enter
your selections.
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on this page.
If you want to set the def ault settings,
press the INFO ( / ) button to
select DEFAULT ALL, then press
the SEL/RESET button.If you want to cancel DEFAULT
ALL, select CANCEL, then press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
CONT INUED
DEFAUL T AL L
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When Memory Position Link is set
to ON, the driver’s seat, the steering
wheel, and the outside mirror
positions move to the positions
stored in memory. To cause the
memory to activate, open the driver’s
door with the remote, or grab the
door handle while carrying the
remote.
To set the seat memory position, see
page . For inf ormation on using
the remote, see page . While the multi-information display
is in the POSITION 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 ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
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170
Memory Posit ion L ink
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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When AUTO TILT & TELESCOPIC
is set to ON, the steering wheel
automatically moves f ully in and up
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and release it,
or when you remove the built-in key
from the ignition switch.
While the multi-information display
is in the POSITION 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 ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
A ut o T ilt & T elescopic
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On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.
Canadian models only
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2:
3:
4:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE SHIFTERS
DISTANCEBUTTONCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTWASHER
SWITCH
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHORN ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P.138)
(P.158) (P.178)/
(P.179)
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71)
(P.144)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
(P.140,142) INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER
(P.145) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.145)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.146)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON (P.159)
(P.137)
(P.147)
(P.351)
(P.364)
(P.378)
(P.239)(P.265)(P.289) (P.280,285)
(P.279)/
(P.309)
BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
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