2012 ACURA RL dashboard

The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking/side marker
lights, and taillights f lash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle
or remove the audio unit. This alarm
continues f or 2 minutes, then the
system resets. To deactivate the
system bef ore the 2 minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the remote or the built-in key.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, close the hood, and close the
trunk. For the system to activate,
you must lock the doors f rom the
outside with the remote, built-in key,
lock tab, or master door lock switch.
The security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system sets,
opening any door, the trunk, or hood
without using the built-in key or the
keyless access remote, will cause the
alarm to activate. It also activates if
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON (II) position, the audio unit is
removed f rom the dashboard, or the
wiring is cut.
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
without triggering the alarm. Thealarm will sound if the trunk lock is
f orced, or the trunk is opened with
the trunk release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk
opener.
The security system does not set if
any door, the trunk, or hood is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk
and hood are securely closed.
To see if the system sets af ter you
exit the vehicle, press the LOCK
button on the keyless access remote
within f ive seconds. If the system is
set, the horn will beep once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Bluetooth
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink
www.handsfreelink.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
, or call (888) 528-7876.
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary. In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL ButtonsVoice Cont rol T ips
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HFL TALK
BUTTON
HFL BACK
BUTTON
NAVI VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSMICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release lever located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly. Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display. Turn the engine of f , and
conf irm the f uel f ill cap is installed. If
it is, loosen it, then retighten it until
it clicks at least once. The message
should go of f af ter several days of
normal driving once you tighten orreplace the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to
another message, press the INFO
button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .1.
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Opening and Closing the Hood Tighten Fuel Cap Message
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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HOOD RELEASE LEVER
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If equipped
The collision mitigation braking
system (CMBS ) can assist the
driver when there is a possibility of
colliding with the vehicle in f ront of
yours. It is designed to reduce the
speed of your vehicle bef ore an
unavoidable collision occurs and, if
possible, to alert you to a potential
collision while there is time f or the
driver to prevent it. Here is a brief
description of what the CMBS can
do:When your speed is above 10 mph
(15 km/h), the CMBS is monitoring
the vehicle ahead of you with radar.
When your vehicle is approaching
the vehicle ahead of yours too
quickly, the system may activate one
or more of the f ollowing: a visual
alert, an audible alert, apply the
brakes and e-pretensioners to
tighten the front seat belts first as
a warning, then to prepare for an
impending crash (see page ).
The CMBS consists of a radar
sensor in the f ront grille, a brake
actuator in the engine compartment,
an indicator on the instrument panel,
seat belt e-pretensioners on the f ront
seats,andanon/off buttononthe
dashboard. 24
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )
Overview
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RADAR SENSOR
BRAKE
ACTUATORSEAT BELT
e-PRETENSIONERS
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Any of the conditions below can
cause the CMBS to shut of f . When
the system shuts off, the CMBS
indicator in the instrument panel
comes on, and a CHECK CMBS
SYSTEM message appears on the
multi-inf ormation display f or about 5
seconds.
An abnormal tire condition is
detected (wrong tire size, f lat tire,
etc.).
Extended off-road or mountainous
driving.
Driving your vehicle with the
parking brake applied.
Driving your vehicle in bad
weather(rain,fog,snow,etc.).
A dirty radar sensor cover on the
f ront grille. To switch the CMBS of f , press the
CMBS OFF button on the dashboard
f or about 1 second. When you do this,
a beeper sounds, a CMBS indicator
on the instrument panel comes on,
and a CMBS OFF message appears
on the multi-information display. To
switch the system back on, press the
button again f or about 1 second.When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the system will
be in the previously selected on or
off setting.
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Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )
Automatic Shut Of f CMBS OFF Button
Driving
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CMBS OFF BUTTON
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The fuses are located in five fuse
boxes. The interior f use boxes are
located under the dashboard on the
driver’s and passenger’s side.
To remove the f use box lid, put your
f inger in the notch on the lid, pull it
toward you, and take it out of its
hinges.To open the secondary f use box lid,
push the tab in the direction as
shown in the illustration.
Fuses
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NOTCHNOTCH INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s sideINTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s sideSECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
FUSE BOX
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
524
CERTIFICATION LABEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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............... DANGER, Explanation of . iii
................................... Dashboard . 4, 60
.............. Daytime Running Lights . 142
................................. Dead Battery . 502
............ Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 542
.............. Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
.............. Def rosting the Windows . 210
.......................... Dif f erential Fluid . 526
.................................... Dimensions . 526
............. Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick
.......... Automatic Transmission . 464
.................................. Engine Oil . 387
........................ Directional Signals . 140........ Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 415
..................... Disposal of Used Oil . 460
Doors
............ Locking and Unlocking . 153
.................. Lockout Prevention . 153
....................... Monitor Indicator . 13
.................... Power Door Locks . 153
........ DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
........... Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
....................................... Driver’s ID . 81
........................................... Driving . 399
.................................... Economy . 388
Driving Position Memory
........................................ System . 164
.................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 476
.............................. Economy, Fuel . 388
.................................. Emergencies . 495
............. Battery, Jump Starting . 502
........... Brake System Indicator . 510
................ Changing a Flat Tire . 497
..... Charging System Indicator . 508
.................. Checking the Fuses . 512
....... Hazard Warning Flashers . 146............................ Jump Starting . 502
..... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
... Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................ Manually . 511
.................. Overheated Engine . 505
....................................... Towing . 521
......................... Emergency Brake . 191
.................... Emergency Flashers . 146
...................... Emergency Towing . 521
.......... Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
....................... Emissions Controls . 534
........................ Emissions Testing . 537 ....................... Customized Settings . 81
................................... ACC Setup . 89
................ Door/Window Setup . 122
....... KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
........................... Lighting Setup . 115
................................. Meter Setup . 94
........................... Position Setup . 103
........................ Setting to Def ault . 85
............................... Wiper Setup . 133
Index
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INDEX
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