2011 ACURA RL window

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION INTERFACE DIAL
COMPASS SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
HOOD RELEASE LEVER
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MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.198)
(P.158) REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESUSB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.277)
(P.197) (P.281) (P.205, 213, 282)
(P.213) (P.204)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.334) (P.189)
(P.385) (P.185)(P.403)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.62)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.11, 28) CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
(P.161)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.11, 28)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.164)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.153)
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
(P.154)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P.383)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186)
(P.249, 259)
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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
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH (P.140, 142)
(P.35)
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS (P.71)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.137) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS HORN
(P.145)
(P.148) (P.316)/
(P.162)
(P.147)/
(P.146)
(P.161) (P.319, 324)
(P.407)
(P.423)
(P.436)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P.138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.304)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.278)DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.328, 333) (P.182)/
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT
VENTILATION
BUTTONS
(P.183)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.146)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.354)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
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Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
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Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
On models with CMBS , f ront
seat belt e-pretensioners (see page
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Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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 ..........
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 . 143
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) . 144
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Hazard Warning Button . 146
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146
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Rear Window Def ogger . 147
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 148
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Keys and Locks . 150
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Immobilizer System . 150
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Ignition Switch . 152
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Door Locks . 153
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155 ................
Childproof Door Locks . 155
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Seats . 156
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Mirrors . 161
Driving Position Memory
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System . 164
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Keyless Access System . 167
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Front Seat Heaters . 182
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
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Ventilation . 183
Rear Seat Heaters ...................
(Canadian models) . 185
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Power Windows . 186
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Moonroof . 189
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Parking Brake . 191
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Interior Convenience Items . 192
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Glove Box . 193
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Beverage Holders . 194
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Console Compartment . 195
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Sun Visors . 196
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Vanity Mirror . 196
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Accessory Power Sockets . 197
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Front Door Pockets . 198
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Power Rear Sunshade . 198
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Integrated Sunshades . 199
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Interior Lights . 200
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE LEVER MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.62)
(P.70) CEILING CONSOLE
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
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MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.153)
(P.154)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.277)
(P.161)
REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.383)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.334) (P.185)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.197) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.204)
AUDIO SYSTEM
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.205, 213, 282)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.281) (P.213)
(P.403)
(P.189)
(P.198)
(P.158) (P.385) (P.249, 259)1
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CUSTOMIZE ENTRYCHG SETTING
(see page 87) CUST OMIZE SET UP
DRIVER DOOR
ONLY
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
CUST OMIZE GROUP
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(see page 108)
LIGHTING SETUP
(see page 115)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page 122) Page
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CUST OMIZE MENU
DOOR UNLOCK
MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O
OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK Description
Changes which doors unlock when you use
the remote or grab the driver’s door handle.
Causes some exterior lights to blink when
you lock/unlock the doors.
Cause the beeper to sound when you lock/
unlock the doors.
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 timing of when the headlights
to come on. The headlight switch needs to
be in the AUTO position.
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
: Default setting 0SEC
MIN
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
WIPER ACTION
CUST OMIZE GROUP
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(see page 122)
WIPER SETUP
(see page 133) CUST OMIZE SET UP
SHIFT TO P
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPD
SET
CANCEL
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
CHG SETTING
(see page 87)
DEFAULT ALL
(see page 85) Description
Changes when the doors automatically
unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the first
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) for
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. Page
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: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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