key Acura CL 2001 User Guide

If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With the driver’s door open
andthekeyintheignition,both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver’s
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled.
Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger’s door will lock both
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pushing down the
lock tab, the tabs on both doors pop
up. Pushing down the lock tab on the
passenger’s door only locks that door.You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both
doors lock. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and license
plate light will f lash once.
When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, you will
hear a beep to verify that the
security system will be set.When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The passenger’s door unlocks when
you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker
lights, taillights and license plate
light f lash twice each time you push
the button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light stays on f or
about 10 seconds, then f ades out. If
you relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 10 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets.
Remote Transmitter
L ockout Prevent ion
Keys and Locks
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To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button f or approximately
one second.
You can open the trunk with the
remote transmitter regardless of the
position of the main switch in the
glove box. The trunk will not open if
the key is in the ignition switch. You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if either door is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. You cannot unlock
the doors with the key in the ignition
switch.If the seat and mirrors are already in
the proper positions, you will hear
three beeps when you open the door.
Theremotetransmitterswillalso
activate the Driving Position
Memory System (see page ).
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep.
The driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
memory location. You will hear two
beeps when the movement is
complete. The driving position memory
activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
You can turn of f this driving position
memory activation. While standing
near the car, press and hold the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the
same time. The LED in the remote
transmitter will blink twice. Then
release the buttons.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
f or one second to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
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Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash, f or about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Panic Mode
Replacing t he Bat t ery
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ÜAs required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Acura dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter, then set the cover in
place and turn it clockwise.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
Transmitter Care
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Youcanopenthetrunkinthree
ways:Press the trunk release button on
the driver’s door.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter
f or approximately one second (see
page ). Reach through the trunk pass-
through and pull the trunk release
handle.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See on page . As a saf ety f eature, your car has a
release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard Emergency T runk Opener
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Even if the trunk main switch is
turned of f , you can open the trunk
with the remote transmitter.Lock the glove box with the
master key.
Give the person the valet key. Make sure the trunk pass-through
cover is locked (see page ).
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
Disable the trunk release button
on the driver’s door by turning of f
the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:
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The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on. Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.To open the rear console
compartment, pull up on the lever
and lif t the lid. To close, lower the lid
and push it down until it latches.
The rear console compartment can
be locked and unlocked only with the
master key. The rear console compartment is
located in the center of the rear seat.
Glove Box
Rear Console Compartment
Keys and Locks
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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.

The pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
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Armrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch brief ly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s window. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s window
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. Keep the MAIN
switch of f when you have children in
the car so they do not injure
themselves by operating the window
unintentionally. The lights inside the
switches come on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either door cancels the
delay function. You must turn the
ignition switch ON (II) again before
you can raise or lower the windows.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO
Power Windows
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The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof . Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be ON (II).To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ). Release the switch
when the moonroof gets to the
desired position. Make sure
everyone’s hands are away f rom the
moonroof bef ore opening or closing
it.
The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to ten minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either door. You must then turn the
ignition ON (II) f or the moonroof to
operate.
Moonroof
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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. 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 motor.