trunk Acura RL 2001 3.5 Owner's Manual

Your Car at a Glance
MIRROR CONTROLS

(P.99)
INSTRUMENT PANEL

(P.53)
DIGITAL CLOCK

(P.
109)

CLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM

(P.122)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.136)

DRIVING POSITION

MEMORY

(P.101)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.106)
TRUNK RELEASEBUTTON
(P.86) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE

(P.169)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE

(P.170)

Protecting Children

Lock all doors and the trunk when

your car is not in use. Children

who play in cars can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk.
Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener (US models only) and
decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see
page 87).
Keep car keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of

children. Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can
lead to accidental injury or death.
Do not leave children alone in your

vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. And
children left alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. General Guidelines for Using
Child Seats
The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installingchild seats for infants and small
children.
Selecting a Child Seat

To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three
requirements:

1. The child seat should meet safety
standards. The child seat should
meet Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look
for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that
may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the trunk lid open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car'sinterior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the climate control system asshown below.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the climate
control system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53 Gauges.............................................. 58 Speedometer................................ 58

Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 59

Trip Meter/Outside Temperature Indicator............ 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 60 Fuel Gauge................................... 60
Maintenance Required Indicator.................................... 61

Controls Near the Steering Wheel........ 62

Headlights.................................... 63

Automatic Lighting..................... 64 Daytime Running Lights............. 65
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 66
Turn Signals................................. 66
Fog Lights.................................... 67
Windshield Wipers...................... 68 Windshield Washers................... 70
Hazard Warning........................... 70
Rear Window Defogger.............. 71
Steering Wheel Adjustments..... 71
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 73
Cruise Control.............................. 73
Remote Audio Controls .............. 76
Keys and Locks................................ 77
Keys...............................................77

Immobilizer System..................... 78
Ignition Switch............................. 80
Power Door Locks....................... 81
Remote Transmitter.................... 82
Childproof Door Locks............... 85

Trunk............................................ 86

Emergency Trunk Opener......... 87Glove Box..................................... 88

HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 89

Customer Assistance.................. 89
Important Safety Precautions.... 89
Training the Transmitter............ 90
Training With a Rolling Code

System.......................................92

Erasing Codes.............................. 93
Seat Adjustments............................. 94 Driver's Seat Adjustments.......... 94
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 96
Front Passenger's SeatAdjustments............................. 96
Head Restraints........................... 96

Armrest............................................. 97
Mirrors.............................................. 99

Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 99
Driving Position Memory

System......................................... 101

Seat Heaters................................... 103
Ski Sleeve........................................ 104

Power Windows............................. 106

Moonroof........................................ 107

Parking Brake................................ 109

Digital Clock................................... 109Sunglasses Holder......................... 111
Beverage Holder............................ 112Console Compartment.................. 113
Coin Box......................................... 113
Sun Visor......................................... 114
Vanity Mirror................................. 114
Accessory Power Socket.............. 115 Cigarette Lighter........................... 116
Ashtrays.......................................... 117 Ceiling Lights................................. 118
Courtesy Lights............................. 119

Instruments and Controls

Control Locations

Instruments and Controls
MIRROR
CONTROLS

(P. 99)
DIGITAL CLOCK

(P. 109)


CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM

(P. 122)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 136)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.
81)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY

(P. 101)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES

(P. 106)

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

(P.
86)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE

(P. 169)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 170)

Indicator Lights

Door and Brake Lamp Monitor
The appropriate light comes on in this display if the trunk or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display come on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 250 ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the vehicle should flash.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 63 forinformation on the headlight

controls.

On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 65 ).
"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if
you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.

Instruments and Controls
D R L

Keys and Locks
Keys

Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on your car:
Ignition

Doors

Trunk
Trunk pass-through cover
Glove box

The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk pass-through cover, and glove box locked when
you leave your car and the valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, use only an
Acura-approved key blank.
These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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Instruments and Controls

KEY

NUMBER

PLATE
MASTER

KEYS

(Black)
VALET

KEY

(Gray)

Keys and Locks

Lockout Prevention

If you forget 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
and the key in the ignition, 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 all
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver's door by pushing in the lock
tab, the tabs on all doors pop out. Pushing in the lock tab on the
passenger's door only locks that door. Remote Transmitter
You can lock and unlock your car with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doorslock. You will hear a beep, and the
parking lights, taillights and license
plate lights will flash once. When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The remaining doors unlock when you push the button a second time.
You will hear two beeps, and the outside lights will flash twice, each
time you push the button.
The ceiling lights (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) and
the door courtesy lights will come on
when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any door, the
lights stay on for about 10 seconds,
then fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 10 seconds have elapsed, the lights
will go off immediately.

Instruments and Controls
LED

UNLOCK
BUTTON
LOCK

BUTTON

TRUNK
RELEASE

BUTTON

PANIC
BUTTON

Keys and Locks

If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system sets.
You cannot lock any of the doors
with the remote transmitter if any door is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch. You cannot
unlock any of the doors with the key
in the ignition switch.
To open the trunk, push the Trunk Release button for 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. Turning the Beep Off and On
You can program the keyless entry system so it does not beep when you
lock and unlock the doors. This
procedure only turns off the beep;
the exterior lights will still flash.
To turn this feature off, stand near the car with the remote transmitter.Press and hold the Trunk Release
button, then press the Lock button
within one second. You should see
the LED on the remote transmitter come on for one second. Release the
buttons after the LED goes out.
To turn this feature on, repeat the above procedure. You should see the
LED blink twice.
After you program the remote transmitter, make sure the trunk lidis closed. Panic Mode
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 flash, for about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.

To cancel Panic mode before 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.

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Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

Trunk

You can open the trunk in three
ways:
Press the trunk release button on
the driver's door. Use the master key to open the
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock. Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter
for approximately one second (see
page 82).
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page 176 for cargo loading and
weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times whiledriving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard on page 49. To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:

1. Disable the trunk release button on the driver's door by turning off
the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
MASTER KEY
TRUNK MAIN SWITCH