2012 ACURA RL Owners Manual

µThe power windows have a key-of f
delay. You can still open and close
the windows f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-of f delay cancels as soon as
you open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the power
windows to operate. If the window runs into any obstacle
while it is closing automatically, it
will reverse direction, and then stop.
To close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch. To open the window f ully,
push the window switch firmly down
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window f rom going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
brief ly.
To close the window f ully, pull back
the window switch firmly to the
second detent, then release it. The
window automatically goes all the
way up. To stop the window f rom
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly.
To open or close the window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly to the first
detent, and hold it. The window will
stop when you release the switch.
All window switches also have the
AUTO feature.
Power Windows
Auto Reverse AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
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You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the built-in key in
the driver’s door lock.
To open:
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it. 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.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) 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 all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote.
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
1.
2. 2.
3.
1.
Power Windows
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the Built-in
Key Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
188
Open
Close UNLOCK BUTTON
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CONT INUED
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 close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3. 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.
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To close:
Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
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.4.
4. 3.
1.
2.
3.
Power Windows, Moonroof
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
with the Ceiling Console Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
189
NOTE:
MOONROOF SWITCH
Open
CloseTilt
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If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it. To close the moonroof f ully, push
the moonroof switch f orward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof f rom closing all the
way, push the switch brief ly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull back or push f orward
on the moonroof switch lightly to the
f irst detent, and hold it. The
moonroof will stop when you release
the switch. 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 tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.
Moonroof
Auto Reverse
190
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
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If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
f oot. To release the parking brake,
push on the pedal again. The parking
brake indicator on the instrument
panel should go out when the
parking brake is f ully released with
the engine running (see page ). The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.
You can use the remote transmitter
or the key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to page
f or details. 188 6363
Moonroof , Parking Brake
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
191
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. A beeper will
sound if the vehicle is put into gear
with the parking brake on. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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Interior Convenience Items
192
FRONT DOOR POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
GLOVE BOX/OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY UTILITY POCKET INTEGRATED SUNSHADE
POWER REAR SUNSHADE
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMRESTBEVERAGE HOLDER
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/
USB ADAPTER CABLE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Your vehicle has an owner’s manual
tray inside the glove box. To open
the tray, push the release button up. Open the glove box by pulling the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the built-in key.
To close the tray, push it up. The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on. Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
193
RELEASE BUTTON
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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For a short container, put the bottom
plate down, and pull up the knob to
use the separator.For a long container, press the
button in the beverage holder to
raise the bottom plate. Stand the
separator up. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
To use the beverage holder, push
the lid. Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
194
Press
Pull up
SEPARATORKNOB
BOTTOM PLATE
BOTTOM PLATE BUTTON LID
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