radio Acura RL 2005 Owner's Guide

AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between your
vehicleandtheAcuraServer.
Working through the XM radio
satellite, AcuraLink works in
conjunction with the navigation
system, HandsFreeLink (HFL), and
audio system in your vehicle. It
displays and receives several kinds
of messages, including:Operating tips and inf ormation on
your vehicle’s f eatures.
Important recall and safety
inf ormation.
Maintenance inf ormation to keep
your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic inf ormation to provide
inf ormation about any problems
with your vehicle. Most AcuraLink f unctions are
controlled by the interf ace dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.
The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
Interf ace Dial
AcuraLink
208
ENTER
SELECTOR
KNOB

When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the f inal
installation.
On vehicles with side curtain
airbags, do not install accessories
on the side pillars or across the
rear windows as these may
interf ere with proper operation of
thesidecurtainairbags.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability (see page ).
258 352
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
255
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, all stored
driving positions will be lost. To
store the driving positions again, see
the storing procedure on page .
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If you vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page). You will then have enter your
station presets.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system will be disabled. The
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery (see page
). Push the tabs and remove the
cover by pulling it up caref ully.
To reinstall the cover, put the tabs
of the cover back to the original
position properly.
Turn the knob of the battery cover
toUNLOCKasshowninthe
illustration. Turn the knob of the cover to
LOCK position as showing in the
illustration.
124 112
199 1. 2.
3.
4.
On vehicles with navigation system
Checking the Battery
Removing the Battery Cover
332
KNOB
TABLOCK
UNLOCK

If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits with
the f use puller provided in the under-
hood f use box. Make sure you can
do without that circuit temporarily
(such as the accessory power socket
or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. 6.
5.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
355
BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

If thefuseforthedrivingposition
memory system is removed, all
stored driving positions will be lost.
To store the driving positions again,
see page .
If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
If thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ).
124
199
112
On vehicles with navigation system
Fuses
356

No. Amps.No. Amps.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
3320 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A 30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
(7.5 A)
1
2 7.5 A
7.5 A Starter diag.
Starter signal DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
Laf heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system
Wiper
Driver’s power seat sliding
Power lumbar support
Driver’s power seat reclining ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
AFS
A/C
SH-AWD
ACC
Option
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining
Passenger’s power seat sliding
Fuse Locations
358
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side

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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .49
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Using LATCH .45
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Radiator Overheating . 345
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Radio/CD Sound System . 171
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Readiness Codes .349
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 320
..........................
Rear View Mirror .122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 110
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 119
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Reminder Indicators .60
...........................................
Remote .128
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 306
..........................................
Fuses .352
................................
Light Bulbs .314
....................................
Schedule .291
...........................................
Tires .325
.............................
Wiper Blades .323 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .23
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Restraint, Child .36
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Reverse Gear Position . 266
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Roof Rack .259
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Rotation, Tire .327
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Saf ety Belts .10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 380
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Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Digital Radio . 181
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Seat Belts .10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioner . 22
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Cleaning .321
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21, 60 ...................
System Components . 21
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .142
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Seat Position Memory . 124
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Seat Ventilation .143
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Seats, Adjusting the .119
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Security System .200
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Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 267
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Paddle Shif ters .267
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Serial Number .364
...........................
Service Intervals .291
...........................
Service Manual .381
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Service Station Procedures . 249
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SH-AWD .272
..
Torque Distribution Monitor . 272
.......................................
Indicator .65
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 265
........................
Shif t Lock Release .270
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Side Airbags .11, 30
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11,32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .32
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XM Satellite Radio .182
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