key Acura RL 2005 Owner's Manual

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During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. If you are not wearing a
seat belt in crash, you could be
thrown f orward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed. This can prevent children
f rom accidentally f alling out (see
page ).
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. A
child lef t alone with the key in the
ignition can accidentally set the
vehicle in motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others. Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener and decide if your children
should be shown how to use this
feature(seepage ).
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the trunk, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
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Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Never let two children use thesame seat belt .
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap. Use childproof door locks t o
prevent children f rom opening t hedoors.
Do not leave children alone in avehicle. L ock all doors and t he t runk when
your vehicle is not in use.
K eep vehicle keys and remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Gauges .68
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .101
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .102
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Turn Signal .104
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Headlights .104
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Fog Lights .106
Adaptive Front Lighting System .........................................
(AFS) .107
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Hazard Warning Button . 109
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 109
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Rear Window Def ogger . 110
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 111
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Keys and Locks .113
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Immobilizer System .114
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Ignition Switch .115
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Door Locks .116
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Trunk .117
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 118................
Childproof Door Locks . 118
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Seats .119
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Mirrors .122
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .124
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Keyless Access System . 127
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Seat Heaters .142
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .143
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Power Windows .145
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Moonroof .147
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Parking Brake .151
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Interior Convenience Items . 152
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Glove Box .153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Console Compartment . 155
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Sun Visors .156
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Accessory Power Sockets . 156
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Rear Ashtrays .157
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Front Door Pockets . 157
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Power Rear Sunshade . 158
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Integrated Sunshades . 159
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Interior Lights .160
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
(AFS) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.60, 348)
(P.64)
(P.60, 348)
(P.60,349)
(P.65,272)
(P.69)(P.64)
(P.65, 277)
(P.62)(P.21,
60)(P.61,
350)
(P.62,
275)(P.67,
107)
(P.
64)
(P.63,
281)
(P.66)
(P.67) (P.63,
281)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.33,61)
(P. 66)
MESSAGE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP SH-AWD INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.32,
61)
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then go of f
if you have a properly-coded remote.
If it is not a properly-coded remote,
the indicator will blink and the
engine will not start (see page ).
If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to LOCK (0).
If you use the built-in key, this
indicator blinks several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to ACCESSORY (I).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this indicator comes
on at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
f unction. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator Immobilizer System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to ON (II)
and goes off after the engine starts.
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the power
steering system. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK POWER STEERING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine, and watch this indicator. If it
does not go of f , or comes back on
again while driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer to have it checked.
With the indicator on, the ECPS is
turned of f , which could make the
vehicle harder to steer.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on at any other time, it indicates that
there is a problem with the system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
The indicator comes on when you
gun the engine while the vehicle is
not moving. To turn the indicator of f ,
restart the engine. 76
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Instrument Panel Indicators
K eyless Access System
Indicator Message Indicator
Electronically Controlled
Power Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator
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With the multi-information display
and the , , and SEL/RESET
buttons on the right side of the
steering wheel, you can change
several vehicle control settings to
your pref erence (see page ).
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position.
Here are the settings you can
change: 81
CUST OMIZE MENU
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH5°F 5°F
3°C 3°C
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
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LANGUAGE
SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL A
RESET with REFUEL
EXIT
MEMORY POSIT ION
LINK
AUTO TILT &
TELESCOPIC
EXIT
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP
EXIT
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O
OFF TIMER
MET ER SET UP
POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
DEFAULT
ENGLISH
0°F
0°C
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
30 SEC
15 SECCUST OMIZE SET UP
DRIVER DOOR ONLY
CUST OMIZE GROUP
DRIVER
DOOR ONLY
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customized Settings
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If you turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), or
move the shift lever out of Park, the
display will change to the normal
screen.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote is linked to
the system (seeon page ). Then use your
remote to unlock the doors (see on page ).
When the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position, the multi-
inf ormation display shows the driver’s
ID.
You cannot customize the setting; When the keyless memory
settings are of f (see page ).
When you disconnect the vehicle
battery, and then do not unlock
the door.
When the multi-information
display does not show the driver’s
ID. 86
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167CUST OMIZE MENU 15 SEC
0SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
SHIFT TO P
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPDDEFAULT
15 SEC
MID
WITH VEH
SPD
SHIFT TO
P
DRIVER
DOOR
ON
30 SEC
WITH VEH
SPD
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LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
WIPER SETUP
HEADLIGHT AUT O
OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
EXIT
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
EXIT
WIPER ACTION
EXIT
EXITCUST OMIZE SET UP
CUST OMIZE GROUP
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Memory Position
Link
K eyless A ccess Setup
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the display changes as
shown in the illustration. Select
which of these customize groups you
want to change:
If you select EXIT and press the
SEL/RESET button, the
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY screen is
shown again. WIPER SET UP DOOR/WINDOW SET UP
LIGHTING SET UP
KEYLESS ACCESS SET UP
POSITION SET UP
METER SET UP
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, press the INFO button
f or more than 3 seconds, then
release it. The CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
screen appears on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Select CHG SETTING, and press the
SEL/RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Selecting a Customize Group
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Press the or button.
Press the SEL/RESET button. TO METER
SET UP
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TO POSITION
SET UP
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TO KEYLESS
ACCESS SET UP
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TO LIGHTING
SET UP
seepage91
TO DOOR/
WINDOW SET UP
seepage94
TO WIPER
SET UP
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ÝMemory Position Link Auto Tilt & TelescopicSelect ON or OFF by pressing the
or button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) and release it, or remove
the built-in key f rom the ignition
switch, the steering wheel
automatically moves f ully in and up.
You can turn this feature on or off.
To exit this mode without changing
the current settings, select EXIT,
and press the SEL/RESET button.
When you unlock the doors by
pressing the button on the remote or
by grabbing the driver’s door handle
while carrying the remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is
recognized, and the driver’s seat, the
steering wheel, and the outside
mirror positions move to their
memorized positions.
You can turn this feature on or off. The conf irmation screen is shown
f or 2 seconds, then the CUSTOMIZE
ENTRY screen returns.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the display changes as
shown in the illustration.
Here are the settings you can
customize in this mode: DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
If you select EXIT and press the
SEL/RESET button, the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP screen is
shown again. With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, press the INFO button
f or more than 3 seconds, then
release it. The CUSTOMIZE ENTRY
screen appears on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Select CHG SETTING, and press the
SEL/RESET button.
Select KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP,
and press the SEL/RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
K EYL ESS A CCESS Setup
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Press the or button.
Press the SEL/RESET button.