2010 Acura RL Owner's Manual

When you shif t to reverse, the
sunshade goes down automatically.
To use it again, shif t to another
position, and push the button to raise
it.
If the sunshade stops while moving,
check for and clear any obstacles,
then push the button again.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, push the power rear
sunshade button on the ceiling
console to raise the rear sunshade.
Push the button again to lower it. PowerRearSunshade
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POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON
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Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, insert the
sunshade into the holder, and pull
the sunshade all the way up. Insert
the holes on the sunshade into the
hooks on the window f rame.To prevent the integrated sunshades
f rom being unhooked due to winds,
leave the rear windows closed while
driving.
The hooks are intended f or use only
by the sunshades. Do not hang any
other items on the hooks, as that
could interf ere with proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
Integrated Sunshades
Interior Convenience Items
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TAB
HOLE
HOOK HOLDER
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Af ter pushing the DOOR button, all
the lights come on when you open
any door, unlock the doors with the
remote or built-in key, or turn the
ignition switch f rom the ON (II) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position to the
LOCK (0) position. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
The f ront and rear of the ceiling
have ceiling lights. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page.
Push each ceiling light button to turn
its light on and of f .
Push the ON button to turn on all the
ceiling lights. Push the OFF button
to turn them off. 116
Ceiling L ights
Interior Lights
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FRONT
REAR
CEILING LIGHT
BUTTONS
CEILING LIGHT
BUTTONS
OFF BUTTON
DOOR BUTTON
ON BUTTON
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The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyouopenthedriver’s
door. It f ades out in about 30
seconds af ter the door is closed.
The courtesy lights between the sun
visors and on the rear ceiling light
panel come on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, press either of the
instrument panel brightness control
buttons ( or ) (see page ).146
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
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Front
COURTESY LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS Rear
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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 . 204
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Climate Control Sensors . 212
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Audio System .213
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 214
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AM/FM Radio Frequencies . 224
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 224
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Adjusting the Sound . 226
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Playing the XM
Radio . 229
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Operating the Disc Changer . 236
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PlayinganiPod .247
Playing a USB Flash Memory ....................................
Device .256
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Playing a
Audio . 265
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 271
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iPod Error Messages . 272
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .273
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Protecting Your Discs . 274
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Auxiliary Input Jack .277
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Remote Audio Controls . 278
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Radio Thef t Protection . 280
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Compass System .281
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Voice Control Basics . 304
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Setting the Clock .313
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Security System .315
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Cruise Control .316 ..
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 319
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .334
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AcuraLink
. 337
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HandsFreeLink. 354
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 375
BluetoothBluetooth
Features
Features
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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
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
AUTO
BUTTONOFF
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
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Many climate control f unctions can
still be controlled by standard
buttons, dials, and knobs, but some
f unctions can only be accessed using
the interf ace dial. The interf ace dial
has two parts, a knob and a selector.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
therespectivemodeautomatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control.
See the Navigation System manual
f or complete details.
Ref er to Voice Control Basics f or
complete details (see page ).
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Interf ace Dial Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Climate Control System
Features
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ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB
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