2012 ACURA RL Owners Manual

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
.............. Climate Control Sensors . 212
................................ Audio System . 213
...... Playing the AM/FM Radio . 214
.... AM/FM Radio Frequencies . 224
........ AM/FM Radio Reception . 224
................. Adjusting the Sound . 226
............ Playing the XM
Radio . 229
............................. Playing Discs . 236
....................... PlayinganiPod
. 247
Playing a USB Flash Memory
.................................... Device . 256
......... Playing
Audio . 265
... Disc Changer Error Messages . 271
................. iPod
Error Messages . 272
USB Flash Memory Device
........................ Error Messages . 273
.................. Protecting Your Discs . 274
...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
................ Remote Audio Controls . 278
................. Radio Thef t Protection . 280
........................... Compass System . 281
................ Voice Control Basics . 304
...................... Setting the Clock . 313
............................ Security System . 315
............................... Cruise Control . 316.. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 319
HomeLink
Universal
................................ Transceiver . 334
.................................... AcuraLink
. 337
........
HandsFreeLink. 354
................ Backup Sensor System . 377
... Rearview Camera and Monitor . 380
BluetoothBluetooth
Features
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
U.S. models
(Technology package model is shown)MODE
BUTTONDRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
AUTO
BUTTONOFF
BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR
A/C (AIR CONDITIONING)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALREAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
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Ý Û 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.To select an item that comes with
, , , or icons,
push the interf ace selector up, down,
lef t, or right.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 ). When you make a selection, press
ENTERtogotothatselection.
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Interf ace Dial Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
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ENTER
SELECTOR KNOB
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Û
ÝTo select the desired temperature,
push the temperature control bar up
or down.Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display. Pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector
turns the air conditioning on and of f .
You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in
the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease it.To set the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature separately, push the
temperature control bar up or down
on the driver’s or passenger’s side.
The driver and passenger can each
set the temperature to the desired
setting.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then turn the
interf ace knob to increase or
decrease the f an speed and airf low.
Using the Fan Control Buttons
Using the Interf ace Dial
Fan Control T emperature Control Bars A ir Conditioning (A /C)
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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 roster 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).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).147
CONT INUED
Recirculation Button Mode ControlWindshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then push
the interf ace selector down. Select
any of the modes by turning the
interf ace knob.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.When is selected, you can
increase or decrease the
temperature of airflow from the
dashboard vent f or the driver’s side
and the passenger’s side without
changing the temperature of airf low
f rom the f loor vent.
Push the interf ace selector right or
left,thenturntheinterfaceknobto
select the desired temperature.
Using the Mode Control Button
Using the Interf ace Dial
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The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.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.
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.
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. 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.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 interface knob. 1.
2.
3.
4.1.
2.
3.1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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If the interior is very warm,
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Ventilation Using the Heater
Using the A /C
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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).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 f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels 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.Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel next to it. This
sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. 1.
2.
3.
4.1.
2.
3.
4.
5.1.
2.
3.
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Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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