2008 Acura RL clock

Each door has a lock tab above the
inside door handle. Pull the tab to
lock the door and push it to unlock.
Whenyoupullthetabonthedriver’s
door, all the doors lock.To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab and
close the door.
All doors can be locked f rom the
outsidebyusingthebuilt-inkeyin
the driver’s door. To unlock only the
driver’s door, insert the built-in key,
turn it clockwise, and release it. The
remaining doors unlock when you
turn the built-in key a second time
within a f ew seconds.
Each f ront door has a power door
lock master switch. Either switch
locks and unlocks all doors. Push the
switch down to lock all doors and up
to unlock them. To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK
MODE’’ setting, see page .
When the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (about 15 km/h) or
more, all the doors lock
automatically.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .When you shif t to P af ter driving, the
driver’s door unlocks.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
With the driver’s door open and the
built-in key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled. They are not disabled if the
driver’s door is closed. Pushing the
switch down on the open f ront
passenger’s door will lock all doors.
If you try to lock an open driver’s
door by pulling the lock tab rearward
withtheremoteinsidethevehicle
and closing the driver’s door, the
driver’s door will unlock.
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Door L ocks
L ockout Prevent ion
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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
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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 f eature.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
built-in key. To lock the cover, insert
thekey,andturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
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Mirrors
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTONSENSOR
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You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote.Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again and hold it. If the
windows and the moonroof stop
bef ore the desired position, repeat
steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote. You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the built-in key in
the driver’s door lock.
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
To open: Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
Turn the built-in key clockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
open. To stop the windows and
moonroof , release the built-in key.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. All the
doors unlock, and all f our windows
and moonroof start to open. To
stop the windows and moonroof ,
release the button. When the windows or moonroof
stops bef ore opening f ully, to open
the windows and moonroof f urther,
turnandholdthekeyagain
(within 10 seconds).
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2.
3.
1.2.
3.
4.
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Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the Built-in
Key
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Open
Close
UNLOCK BUTTON
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To close:Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3. Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console. To open the moonroof , pull
back the moonroof switch. To close
the moonroof , push the moonroof
switch f orward. Release the switch
to stop the moonroof .
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To close the windows and
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Power Windows, Moonroof
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
with the Ceiling Console Switch
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MOONROOF SWITCH
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle................
Climate Control System .198
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Audio System .207
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .208
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AM/FM Radio Frequencies .212
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AM/FM Radio Reception .212
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Adjusting the Sound .214
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .217
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Operating the Disc Changer .223
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DiscChangerErrorMessages.234
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Protecting Your Discs .235
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Auxiliary Input Jack .238
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Remote Audio Controls .239
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Radio Thef t Protection .241
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Compass System .242
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Voice Control Basics .265
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Setting the Clock .274
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Security System .276
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Cruise Control .277
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .280
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .295
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AcuraLink .299
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.308
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .326
Features
Features
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Interf ace Dial Feedback
On
Auto
(def ault)
NoThe system always
reads what you select.
The system reads your
selection only while
the vehicle is moving.
The system does not
read your selection.
Changing this setting allows you to
controlwhen(andif)thesystemwill
read the current selection you
choose with the interf ace dial. This
feature can minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating
the dial. The three settings are
explained in the f ollowing table. The
f actory def ault setting is .
The second setup screen allows you
to change the system’s voice
recognition f eedback, voice gender,
and clock settings. To select a setup
item, turn the interf ace knob until it
is highlighted, then push the
interf ace selector in to select it.
To view the second setup screen, say
‘‘More,’’ or move the interf ace
selector to the right to select MORE.
To go back to the first setup screen,say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the
interface selector to the left to select
BACK.
AUTO
Set t ing
Second Set up Screen
Feedback L evel
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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Color
Voice Recognition Feedback
VoiceClock Adjustment
To view the Select a color screen,
say ‘‘Color,’’ or select COLOR on the
screen. You can choose f rom one of
f ive colors f or the day and night
display modes.
The third setup screen allows you to
change the system’s screen color
and verbal reminders. To select a
setup item, turn the interface knob
until it is highlighted, then push the
interf ace selector in to select it.
To view the third setup screen, move
the interf ace selector down. To
return to the first setup screen, say
‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface
selector to the lef t to select BACK.
Allowsyoutoturnvoicecontrol
system prompts or . To
select ON or OFF, turn the interface
knob to the right or left, then press
the interf ace selector. When ,
you will not hear the voice control
system conf irmations or prompts.
Allows you to select the guidance
voice: or . To
select MALE or FEMALE, turn the
interf ace knob to the right or lef t,
then press the interf ace selector.
You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock. 274
T hird Set up Screen
ON OFF
OFF
MA L E FEMA L E
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
Features
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Select the by
turning the interf ace knob to the
right, then press the center of the
interf ace selector.Select the , then
press the center of the interf ace
selector. The display changes to the
screen f or HOUR.
To set the clock, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, and either or both
remotes must be linked.
Say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP
button on the center console to
display the Set up screen. Then
move the interface dial to the right.
Setting the Clock
Clock A djustment T ime A djustmentT ime A djustment
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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