lock Acura RL 2006 User Guide

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When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
1.2.
3.
Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child seat,
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat
belt, and let the belt f ully retract.
Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract f ully, then repeat these
steps.
Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt. 5.
4.
Installing a Child Seat
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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .133
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .134
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Turn Signal .136
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Headlights .136
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Fog Lights .138
Adaptive Front Lighting System .........................................
(AFS) .139
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Hazard Warning Button .141
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Instrument Panel Brightness .141
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Rear Window Def ogger .142
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .143
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Keys and Locks .145
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Immobilizer System .146
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Ignition Switch .147
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Door Locks .148
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Trunk .149
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150 ................
Childproof Door Locks .150
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Seats .151
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Mirrors .154
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .156
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Keyless Access System .159
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Seat Heaters .174
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .175
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Power Windows .177
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Moonroof .179
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Parking Brake .183
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Interior Convenience Items .184
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Glove Box .185
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Beverage Holders .186
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Console Compartment .187
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Sun Visors .188
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Accessory Power Sockets .188
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Rear Ashtrays .189
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Front Door Pockets .189
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Power Rear Sunshade .190
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Integrated Sunshades .191
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Interior Lights .192
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON HOOD RELEASE LEVER
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CEILING CONSOLE
HomeLink BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
TILT BUTTON SUNSHADE BUTTON OnStar BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT (P.62)
(P.70)
(P.156)
(P.148)
(P.177)
(P.265)(P.252)
(P.179)
(P.190)
(P.152) (P.149)
(P.297) (P.299)(P.154)
(P.194)
(P.203)
(P.313)
(P.188)

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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
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SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.68)
(P.62, 409)
(P.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.62, 410)
(P.62, 409)
(P.67,320) COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.66)
(P.67, 394)
(P.64)(P.
21,62 )(P.63,
321)
(P.68)
(P.35,
63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.64,
323)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.66,
237) (P.
66) /
(P.34, 63)
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR (P.69,
139)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.
339 ) (P.66) HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR(P.65,
339)

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 the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position 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 the ON (II) position. 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 ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, 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 .
If you use the built-in key, this
indicator blinks several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to the ACCESSORY (I) position. If you use the remote, this indicator
blinks several times when you turn
the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0)
position.
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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 comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the adaptive front
lighting system (AFS).
This indicator blinks when there is a
problem with the AFS system; you
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a saf e
place, turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, and restart the engine. If
the indicator does not go of f or
blinks again, take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It also comes on as a
reminder that you have turned of fthe collision mitigation brake system
(CMBS).
The CMBS indicator also comes on
if dirt or other debris blocks the
radar sensor in the f ront grille.
When you clean the radar sensor,
the indicator should go off the next
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position.
If the indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the CMBS. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK CMBS SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display. If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page .
When this indicator is on, the CMBS
is not working.
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A daptive Front L ighting
System (A FS) Indicator
Security System Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System (CMBS)
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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
To change the ‘‘ELAPSED TIME
RESET’’ setting, see page .98
Trip Computer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
customize some vehicle control
settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote is linked to
the system (see
on page ). Then use your
remote to unlock the doors (see on page
). To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds while
the multi-information display is in its
normal mode.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shif t lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
When the multi-information
display does not show the driver’s
ID. The f irst customizing menu is:
CHG SETTING (see page )
If you disconnect the battery, and
then do not unlock the door. When the keyless memory
settings are of f (see page ). DEFAULT ALL (see page )
You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. 82
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Customized Settings
Memory Position
Link
K eyless A ccess Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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While the multi-information display
is in the METER SETUP of the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP, press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to CUSTOMIZE MENU.
Press the INFO ( / ) button until
you see the above display.
IGN OFF The elapsed time is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
TRIP A The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip A is reset.
TRIP B The elapsed time is reset
when the Trip B is reset.
Press the SEL RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
There are three elapsed time reset
choice you can make:
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Elapsed T ime Reset
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