reset Acura RL 2005 Owner's Manual

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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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.You can change the display and
customize your vehicle control
settings by pressing the SEL/RESET
or INFO buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel.With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the lower part of the
multi-inf ormation display changes as
shown in the illustration, each time
you press the SEL/RESET button.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display. When you
turn the ignition switch from ON (II)
position to ACCESSORY (I) position,
a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is shown on
the display.
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SEL
RESET
BUTTON
U.S.
CANADA
INFO ( / )
BUTTONS

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’.When you reset Trip A, average f uel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, average f uel
economy B is reset.
In the customizing mode, you can set
Trip A and average f uel economy A
to reset at the same time when you
ref uel your vehicle (see page ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer T rip Meter
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ODOMETER
TRIP METER

This shows the outside Fahrenheit
temperature in U.S. models, and
Centigrade temperature in Canadian
models.The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
ref lection f rom the road surf ace,
engine heat, and the exhaust f rom
surrounding traf f ic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
This shows the remaining lif e of the
engine oil. It shows 100% af ter the
engine oil is replaced and the display
is reset. The engine oil lif e is
calculated based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
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Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
U.S.
CANADA ENGINE OIL LIFE

Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:Range is the estimated distance you
cantravelonthefuelremainingin
the tank. This distance is estimated
f rom the f uel economy you received
over the last several miles, so it will
vary with changes in speed, traf f ic,
etc.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
When Trip A is reset, average f uel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When Trip B is reset, average f uel
economy B is reset at the same time. Instant Fuel Economy
Range
Average Vehicle Speed Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy
Trip Computer
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This monitor shows how much
torque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more inf ormation, see
page .Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The display changes as
shown.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor
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U.S.
Canada

You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
Acura’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your cell
phone.When the engine oil lif e reaches 15
percent, the display shows
‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ and the
code f or the maintenance items to be
perf ormed.
When the engine oil lif e reaches 5
percent, the display shows
‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ along with
the same maintenance items.Have your dealer do the indicated
maintenance as soon as you see this
message, and have them reset the
display af ter completing the service.
If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance or do not reset the
display, the message changes to
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ when the
engine oil lif e becomes 0 percent.
These messages appear on the multi-
inf ormation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
For details on engine oil lif e and
maintenance messages, ref er to page
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Also ref er to page f or important
maintenance saf ety precautions.
To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls. 291
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HandsFreeL ink
Maintenance Messages
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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
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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 want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
press the INFO button for more than
3 seconds then release it. The
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY screen will be
shown.
Select DEFAULT ALL, and press
the SEL/RESET button.Select SET, and press the SEL/
RESET button.
The conf irmation screen is shown
f or 2 seconds, then the CUSTOMIZE
ENTRY screen appears.
If you select EXIT and press the
SEL/RESET button, the
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY screen
appears again.If the message shown above appears
on the multi-information display
while you are customizing the
settings, this message lets you know
the setting has not changed.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Setting to Def ault
Setting Incomplete
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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
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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
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TO DOOR/
WINDOW SET UP
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TO WIPER
SET UP
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