2012 ACURA RL window

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.
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Power Windows
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the Built-in
Key Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
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Open
Close UNLOCK BUTTON
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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.
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Power Windows, Moonroof
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
with the Ceiling Console Switch
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NOTE:
MOONROOF SWITCH
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You can extend the sun visor f urther
by pulling it back. To use a sun visor, pull it down. You
can also use a sun visor at the side
window. Remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.Do not use the sun visor extension
f eature over the rearview mirror.
Make sure to slide the sun visor
back to its original position bef ore
f lipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Thevanitymirrorlightscomeon
when you pull up the cover. Sun Visors Vanity Mirror
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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.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.
To prevent the integrated sunshades
f rom being unhooked due to winds,
leave the rear windows closed while
driving. Integrated Sunshades
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB
HOLE
HOOKHOLDER
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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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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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
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Recirculation Button Mode ControlWindshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Features
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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.
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If the interior is very warm,
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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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