radio controls Acura RL 2001 3.5 Owner's Manual
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Comfort and Convenience Features
The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather condi-
tions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section de-scribes those features and how to
use them.
Your Acura has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your
Acura.
Climate Control System................ 122
3,5 RL without Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation........ 124
Semi-automatic Operation........ 125
3.5 RL with Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation........ 129
Semi-automatic Operation........ 130
Rear Ventilation......................... 134
Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............. 135
Audio System................................. 136 AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System......................... 136
3.5 RL without Navigation System
Operating the Radio.................. 137
Adjusting the Sound.................. 140
Audio System Lighting............. 141
Operating the Cassette
Player...................................... 141
Tape Search Functions............. 142
Operating the CD Changer...... 144
3.5 RL with Navigation System
Operating the Radio.................. 147
Adjusting the Sound.................. 150
Audio System Lighting............. 151 Radio Frequencies..................... 151
Radio Reception......................... 151Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 153
Tape Search Functions............. 153 Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 156
Operating the CD Changer...... 157
Loading the CD Changer ......... 159
Protecting Compact Discs........ 161 CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 162
Remote Audio Controls ............ 163
Theft Protection ........................ 164
Security System............................. 165
Comfort and Convenience Features
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Audio System
REPEAT — The Repeat functioncontinuously replays the currentsong or passage. Press the REPEAT
button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the
system reaches the end of the song
or passage currently playing, it will
automatically go into rewind.
When it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system
returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same
program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button
again.
Pressing the REW or FF button also
turns off REPEAT. The TMS and REPEAT functions
use silent periods on the tape to find
the end of a song or passage. These
features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap
between selections, a high noise
level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.
Caring for Cassettes
Damaged cassettes can jam inside
the drive or cause other problems.
See page 156 for information on
cassette care and protection.
Operating the CD Changer
A Compact Disc changer is standard equipment. It holds up to six discs,
providing several hours of continu- ous entertainment. You operate theCD changer with the same controls
used for the radio and cassette
player.
To load the CDs in the magazine and load the magazine into the CDchanger, refer to page 159. Play only
standard round discs. Odd-shapedCDs may jam in the drive or cause
other problems.
Do not play discs with disc
accessories such as protective seals
or rubbers. Using them may also
cause the audio system to
malfunction.
Comfort and Convenience Features
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Audio System
Operating the CD Changer
A Compact Disc changer is standard equipment. It holds up to six discs,
providing several hours of continu- ous entertainment. You operate the
CD changer with the same controls
used for the radio and cassette
player.
To load the CDs in the magazine and load the magazine into the CD
changer, refer to page 159. Play onlystandard round discs. Odd-shaped
CDs may jam in the drive or cause
other problems.
Do not play discs with disc
accessories such as protective seals
or rubbers. Using them may also
cause the audio system to
malfunction.
To operate the CD changer, the igni- tion switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
PRESET BUTTONS
PWR/VOL KNOB
REPEAT BUTTON
CD/TAPE BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON
Select the CD mode by pressing the CD/TAPE button. You will see "CD"
in the display. The system will start
to play the first track of the first disc
in the magazine. You will see the disc and track number displayed. When that disc ends, the next disc in
the magazine is loaded and played.
After the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AM/FM BUTTON
SEEK BAR
CONTINUED
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Audio System
Remote Audio Controls
Two controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your
hand from the wheel. The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up ( ) or down ( ).
Press the proper button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The AUDIO/CH button has three functions, depending on whether you are listening to the radio, or playing a
cassette or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the AUDIO/CH button to change stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected Preset button
in the display. To change bands,
press the AM/FM button on the audio system's front panel. If you are playing a cassette, use the
AUDIO/CH button to advance to the next selection. You will see "FF"
blinking in the display when you
press the AUDIO/CH button. The system fast forwards until it senses asilent period, then goes back to
PLAY.
If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
AUDIO/CH button. You will see the disc and track number in the display.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AUDIO/CH
BUTTON
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Battery
If your car's battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the engine's computer
needs to "relearn" the idle control.
After replacing or recharging the
battery:
1. Make sure the climate control sys-
tem is off.
2. Start the engine and let it run until
it warms up (the radiator cooling
fan comes on at least twice), and
let it idle for five more minutes.
Your audio system will also disable it-
self when the battery is disconnected
or goes dead. The next time you turn
on the radio you will see "Code" in
the frequency display. Use the Pre- set buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page 164 ).
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car's electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables before connecting the
battery to a charger.
Maintenance
NOTICE
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Charging System Indicator
This indicator should come on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and goout after the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories: radio, climate control,
rear defogger, cruise control, etc.
Try not to use other electrically- operated controls such as the power
windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it.
Starting the engine will discharge
the battery rapidly. By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR