2012 ACURA RL center console

There are two accessory power
sockets. One is located in the f ront
of the center console. To use the
power socket, push and release the
lid.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
The other socket is under the
armrest in the console compartment
storage area. To use the power
socket, pull up the cover.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LID Center console Console compartment
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Press this button to display the
screen (see page ). The compass system in your vehicle
contains several convenient features,
including a direction and elevation
f inder, a calendar reminder f or
important events, a calculator, and a
trip computer to help you track your
mileage and f uel economy.
The controls f or the compass system
are on the center console panel.
These controls are also used to
operate the climate control system
(see page ) and the audio system
(see page ).
Press this button to display the
screen (see page ) f or the
trip computer, calendar, calculator,
and voice command Help.204
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Menu Button Compass But t on
Compass System Controls
Main
Menu
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
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CANCEL
BUTTON COMPASS
BUTTON
(Display mode)
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUPPER
DISPLAY
SCREEN
MENU
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
SET UP
BUTTON
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When you make a selection (such as
), you will see the help
commands that can be used with the
voice control. To have the system
read the list, say ‘‘Read list,’’ or select
by moving the interf ace
selector to the right, and the system
will read the list to you.The screens display
the trip information from the multi-
inf ormation display in the gauge
assembly. For a listing of all voice commands,
see on page
.
To go to the , say
‘‘Trip Computer,’’ select
f rom the main menu, or
presstheTRIPbuttononthecenter
console panel. 307
Voice Command Index
Navigation general command
helpTrip computer
Trip computer
Trip
Computer
T rip Comput er
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to
give a command, it responds with
‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would
you say again.’’ If the system cannot
perf orm a command or the
command is not appropriate f or the
screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what
voice commands are available on a
screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at
any screen. The system can then
read the list of commands to you. Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the button. To
control your compass system by
voice:
Press and release the button.
Wait f or the beep.
Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command
and prompts you f or the next
command. Using the button,
answer the prompts as required. This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. See
on page f or
a list of voice commands.
This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console(seepage ).Whenyou
press it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
the last prompt. This button can be
used to cancel an audio, climate
control, or compass system voice
command up to one second af ter the
command conf irmation.307
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Voice Command Index
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Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Using the Voice Control System
interf ace dial
Talk
Talk
TalkTalk Button
Back But t on
Features
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To set the clock, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, and either or both
remotes must be linked.
Say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP
button on the center console to
display the . Then
move the interface dial to the right.
Select the , then
press ENTER. The display changes
to the screen for
HOUR. Select the by
turning the interface knob, then
press ENTER.
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Setting the Clock
Set up screen
T ime A djustment
T ime A djustment Clock A djustment
Compass Syst em (U.S. model wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Console compartment
In addition, the trunk pass-through
allows you to carry longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.Trunk Center pocket
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER POCKET
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