2009 Acura RL heater

In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters.
Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag cutof f
system.
RL models
FrontSeatHeaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCHESHI
LOW
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When you press the button once,
the heater is set to HI. Af ter the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
select MID or LOW by pressing the
button. This will keep the seat
warm. To shut down the heater,
press the button until the
indicators go of f .
In HI, when the seat gets warm, the
heater will change to MID after
about 5 minutes.
In MID, the heater will change to
LOW af ter about 60 minutes.
In LOW, the heater runs
continuously.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters
and the air ventilation system.
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f .
To use the heaters, press the
button. The indicator (red) next to
the button will come on. There are
four settings in the heaters:
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters and an air ventilation
system. The passenger seat only has
heaters in the seat bottom because
of thesideairbagsystem.
If equipped
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
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BUTTON
INDICATORS
passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHES
BUTTON
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Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters and the seat
ventilation:
Use the HI setting only to heat or
to ventilate the seats quickly,
because it draws large amounts of
current from the battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters or the seat ventilation,
even on the LO setting. It can
weaken the battery, causing hard
starting.
When you press the button once,
the system is set to HI. To change to
the lower mode, press the button.
To turn the air ventilation off, press
the button until the indicators go
off.
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f .
To ventilate the seat, press the
button. The indicator (blue) next to
the button will come on. The air
ventilation system has four settings:
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
Inst rument s and Cont rols
183
2009 RL

The outer rear seat cushions and
seat-backs are equipped with seat
heaters.The rear seat heater switches are
located under the rear vents. The
lef t (right) switch controls the seat
heaters on lef t (right) outer seating
position.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use seat heaters.
Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
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HEATERS
For right outer
seating position
HEATERS
For left outer
seating position LOW
HI
REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
2009 RL

Climate Control System
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTONREAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown) INTERFACE DIAL
MODE
BUTTON
A/C
BUTTON
PASSENGERS’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
AUTO
BUTTONOFF
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
2009 RL

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.
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).
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 .147
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Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Climate Control System
Features
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2009 RL

The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bar.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the fan
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then releases it
through vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
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Climate Control System
Using the Heater
Using the A/C
Ventilation
Features
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2009 RL

To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C setting
returns to the previous setting (on or
of f ). Select A/C, then press ENTER
on the interface selector to turn the
A/C of f if it is on.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display.
Turn on the A/C by pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
You will see A/C ON in the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed by
turning the interf ace knob.
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Climate Control System
To Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior
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