Acura RL 2002 3.5 Owner's Manual

Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the
switch and holding it.The driver’s door armrest has a
master power window control panel.
To open any of the passengers’ win-
dows, push down on the appropriate
switch and hold it until the window
reaches the desired position. To
close the window, pull back on the
window switch. Release the switch
when the window gets to the position
you want.
Your car’s windows are electrically-
powered. Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II)toraiseorloweranywindow.
Power Windows
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Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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µThe 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 driv-
er’s window. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthecar
so they do not injure themselves by
operating the window unintentionally.
The lights inside the switches come
onwhenyouturntheparkinglights
or headlights on.
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, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window f rom going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
brief ly.
To open or close the driver’s window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch. To close the driver’s window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly,
then release it. The window
automatically goes all the way up. To
stop the window f rom going all the
way up, push down on the window
switch brief ly. If the driver’s window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will stop, and then
reverse direction. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
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There are two switches on the
ceiling near the f ront ceiling light.
The ignition switch must be ON (II).
To open the moonroof , pull the
OPEN/CLOSE switch backward and
hold it until the moonroof reaches
the desired position.
If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver’s window
f use is removed, the AUTO f unction
will be disabled. The power window
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use. You should do the f ollowing.
Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely then hold the switch
forafurthersecondortwomore. Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
car checked by an Acura dealer. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
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Power Windows, Moonroof
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When you push and hold the TILT-
UP switch, the rear of the moonroof
will tilt up. To close it, push the
OPEN/CLOSE switch f orward. If
you pull the switch backward and
hold it, the moonroof will tilt down
and then open. The AUTO f unction
cannot work with the moonroof in
the tilt up position.
To close the moonroof , push the
OPEN/CLOSE switch f orward and
hold it. The moonroof will not close
completely; it will stop about 5.1
inches (130 mm) away f rom being
closed. Make sure your passengers
are clear of the moonroof , then
release the switch and push it
f orward again to close the moonroof
completely.
The moonroof has an AUTO
f unction. To open the moonroof f ully,
pull the OPEN/CLOSE switch
backward f irmly until it clicks, then
release it. The moonroof opens
automatically all the way. To stop the
moonroof f rom opening all the way,
push the switch forward briefly. To
open the moonroof partially, pull the
OPEN/CLOSE switch backward
lightly and hold it until the moonroof
reaches the desired position. The
AUTO f unction only works to open
the moonroof .
Moonroof
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below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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The digital clock displays the time
with the ignition switch ON (II). To
see the time with the ignition off,
press and hold the wide button to the
right of the clock.
To apply the parking brake, depress
the pedal f ully. To release it, pull the
release lever. The parking brake
light on the instrument panel should
go out when the parking brake is
f ully released with the engine
running (see page ). If you try to
drive the car without releasing the
parking brake, the ABS indicator
maycomeon,andtheABSmaynot
work properly. The VSA system
indicator will also come on along with the ABS indicator (see page
).
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Parking Brake
Digital Clock
Parking Brake, Digital Clock
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Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
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To set the clock:Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to
display the time.
Swing down the f ront cover of the
wide button to the right of the
clock display. You will see HOUR,
MIN., and RESET buttons. Press and hold the HOUR button
until the hour advances to the
desired hour.
Press and hold the MIN. button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time.
You can use the RESET button to
quickly set the time to the nearest
hour. If the displayed time is bef ore
the half hour, pressing the RESET
buttonsetstheclockbacktothe
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, pressing the
RESET button sets the clock f or-
ward to the beginning of the next
hour.
1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
For example:
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You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving. Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Sunglasses Holder
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To use the f ront beverage holder,
push on the lid. The beverage holder
will pop out. To close it, push
it until it latches.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Beverage Holder
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The coin box is located under the air
vent. To open the coin box, push on
the f ront. To close it, push it in until
it clicks.
Youcanputsmallitemsinthetray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull the right
lever and lift up the armrest pad.
To open the console compartment,
pull the lef t lever and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it
down until it latches. Coin Box
Console Compartment
Console Compart ment , Coin Box
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the car. Do not use the
sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
The light beside the mirror comes
on when you pull up the cover.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
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