cruise control Acura RL 2006 Owner's Guide

The set speed can be increased
using the RES/ACCEL button or the
accelerator pedal.
To increase the set speed with the
RES/ACCEL button, do this:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. The vehicle will accelerate.
When you reach the speed you want,
release the button.
To increase your speed in smallamounts, tap the RES/ACCEL
button repeatedly. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up about
1 mph (1 km/h).
While the vehicle accelerates to the
set speed, the set speed on the multi-
inf ormation display will f lash.
If a vehicle ahead of you is driving at
a slower speed than the speed you
want to set, your vehicle will not
accelerate; it will keep some distance
between your vehicles.
To increase the set speed with the
accelerator pedal, do this:
Press the accelerator pedal to
increase to the speed you want, then
press the DECEL/SET button. The
set speed will be shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. If you do not
press the DECEL/SET button, your
vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.The ACC beeper will not sound
while you press the accelerator pedal,
no matter how close you get to the
vehicle ahead of you.
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Increasing the Set Speed
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RES/ACCEL BUTTON

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The set speed can be decreased
using the DECEL/SET button or the
brake pedal.
To decrease the set speed with the
DECEL/SET button, do this:
Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when you
reach the speed you want.
To slow down in small amounts, tap
the DECEL/SET button repeatedly.Each time you do this, your vehicle
slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead of you, a beeper sounds once
and a solid-line vehicle icon appears
on the multi-information display.
The set cruising speed will be shown
on the multi-information display.
On a steep downhill, the vehicle
speed may exceed the set cruising
speed.
To decrease the set speed with the
brake pedal, do this:
Tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle slows down to the speed you
want, press the DECEL/SET button.
The set speed will be shown on the
multi-inf ormation display. If you use
the brake pedal to decrease speed,
andthenpresstheRES/ACCEL
button, your vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.
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Decreasing the Set Speed
Detecting a Vehicle A head of You
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SET/DECEL BUTTONU.S.
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With ACC on, the distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of
you is controlled and maintained.
You can change this distance to one
of three ranges: long, middle, or
short,To change the range, press the
DISTANCE button. Each time you
press the button, the range changes
f rom Long, to Middle, and then to
Short.
The higher your vehicle speed is, the
longer the distance will be set as
shown below.
When that vehicle changes lanes or
goes out of ACC range, a beeper
sounds once. If there is no vehicle
ahead of you within ACC range, a
dotted-line vehicle icon will be on the
multi-inf ormation display.
To set the ACC beeper on or of f , see
page . 87
Speed
Vehicle
Distance Long
Middle Short 50 mph
(80 Km/h)
154 feet
47 meters 111 feet
34 meters 85 feet
26 meters 65 mph
(104 Km/h)
200 feet
61 meters 173 feet
42 meters 101 feet
31 meters
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Changing Vehicle Distance
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DISTANCE BUTTON
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Press the ACC button. The ACC
indicator in the instrument panel
goes off. Tap the brake pedal. Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.If you cancel ACC by pressing the
ACC button, the previously set
cruising speed is erased f rom
memory.
The distance you select is also
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display.
ACC is canceled whenever you do
any of these actions:When you push the CANCEL button
or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC,
the set cruising speed stays in
memory. When you turn on ACC
again, the speed is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display. To return
to that speed, accelerate to over 25
mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/
ACCEL button.
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Canceling the A CC
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LONG
RANGE
MIDDLE
RANGE
SHORT
RANGE CANCEL BUTTON
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ACC
system. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked.
The ACC system cannot be used
while this indicator is on.
When ACC is automatically
cancelled, the beeper sounds three
times, and an ACC OFF message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display f or 3 seconds.
Any of these conditions may cause
ACC to cancel:
The vehicle speed decreases
below22mph(35km/h). Driving on a mountainous road, or
driving of f road f or extended
periods.
When the VSA indicator comes on. When the ABS or VSA is activated.
Abrupt steering wheel movement.
If ACC is cancelled by any these
conditions, wait until the condition
improves, then press the RES/
ACCEL button to restore ACC.
When you do this, the vehicle will
resume its set cruising speed.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position af ter ACC was automatically
cancelled, the set speed is erased,
and you must enter it again (see
page ).
Poor weather (rain, f og, snow, etc.)
When the radar sensor in the front
grill gets dirty.
The vehicle ahead of you cannot
be detected.
An abnormal tire condition is
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Automatic ACC Cancellation
ACC Indicator
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ACC INDICATOR

The multi-inf ormation display shows
various messages related to ACC.
For a description of each ACC
message you may see, ref er to the
chart on this and the f ollowing page.
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MessageDescription
ACC is on.
ACC is on and in standby mode.
A cruising speed can be set by
pressing the DECEL/SET button.
ACC is in standby mode, and the
previously set cruising speed is in
memory.
The previously set speed can be
resumed by pressing the RES/
ACCEL button.
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Messages on the
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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MessageMessage
Description Description
ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you.
You will hear a beep when the vehicle
moves out of the ACC radar sensor’s
range.
ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead
of you.
You will hear a beep when ACC
detects a vehicle ahead of you.
ACC has automatically cancelled
because its radar sensor in the f ront
grill is dirty.
You will hear three beeps. ACC has automatically cancelled
because of bad weather or other
conditions.
You will hear three beeps.
Apply the brakes immediately.
Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle
ahead of it.
You will hear a continuous beep.
ACC needs to be checked.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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To switch f rom ACC to cruise
control, press the distance button on
the steering wheel, and hold it f or 1
second.Always be aware which mode is
selected. When the cruise control is selected,
ACC does not sound a beeper or
display a message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Make sure to
keepasafedistancefromthevehicle
ahead of you.
When you press the button, you will
see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on
the multi-information display for 2
seconds.ToswitchbacktoACC,
press and hold the distance button
again for 1 second.
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Switching to Cruise Control
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DISTANCE BUTTON
Press the distance button.

Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle. Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
on page
.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
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For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
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Each torque indicator is displayed
as a bar graph divided into 5
segments. The number of
segments represents the amount
of torque distributed to each
wheel.
The SH-AWD torque distribution
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display shows you the amount of
torque being sent to the wheels.
Each wheel: right f ront (RF), lef t
front(LF),rightrear(RR),andleft
rear (LR), has its own torque
indicator. When cruise control is on while
driving, the torque distribution
monitor is not shown.
The SH-AWD system is a full time
all-wheel-drive system that
automatically controls and transfers
varying amounts of engine torque to
all wheels independently, according
to the driving conditions.
When there is only a slight change in
torque distribution while driving,
such as cruising on level roads at the
same speed, the torque distribution
monitor may stop displaying the
amount of torque. This is not a
system problem. The monitor will
show the amount if the system
senses any change in torque
distribution.
While the SH-AWD system helps to
enhance the vehicle’s driving
stability in all situations, it is still
your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
SH-A WD System
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TORQUE INDICATOR
TORQUE INDICATOR