steering Acura RL 2006 Owner's Guide

ACC does not work below 25 mph
(40 km/h). It cannot bring your
vehicle to a complete stop.
ACC will not sound a beeper or
display a message on the multi-
inf ormation display to warn you of
vehicles going slower than 13 mph
(20 km/h) or vehicles that are
parked. In these cases, it is up to
you to maintain a safe distance by
using the brake pedal.
ACC may not recognize
motorcycles or other small
vehicles ahead of your vehicle.ACC may react to vehicles beside
you or even building beside you by
momentarily applying the brakes
or sounding a beeper under
conditions such as a sudden curve
or narrowing of the road, an
abrupt movement of the steering
wheel, or if you are in an unusual
position within your lane.
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
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Push the ACC button on the
steering wheel. The ACC indicator
on the instrument panel comes on,
and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Accelerate to the desired speed
above25mph(40km/h).Press and release the DECEL/
SET button on the steering wheel.
If you press the DECEL/SET button
when the vehicle speed is below 25
mph (40 km/h), you will hear three
beeps. This means ACC is not
activated, and you cannot set your
speed. When your speed reaches 25 mph
(40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode,
and ‘‘ACC STANDBY’’ is shown on
the multi-information display.
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ACC BUTTON DECEL/SET BUTTON

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.
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
Canceling the A CC
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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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A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
Automatic ACC Cancellation
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ACC INDICATOR

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.
A daptive Cruise Control (A CC)
Switching to Cruise Control
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DISTANCE BUTTON
Press the distance button.

To record a message:
A microphone is located in the base
of the OnStar control panel so you
can speak to the advisor without
taking your hands of f the steering
wheel or diverting your attention
from the road. The OnStar advisor’s
voice comes f rom the audio system’s
speakers. Use the volume control on
the audio system or on the steering
wheel to adjust the volume.
Depending on which service you
request, you may need to give your
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is a
number you make up and provide
when you establish your OnStar
service.
If cellular telephone service is not
available in the area you are driving
in, you will hear a f ast busy signal.
The system will retry the connection
several times bef ore returning to the
ready mode. Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor. You will hear a
chime, f ollowed by the
announcement, ‘‘Connecting to
OnStar.’’ The connection should take
about 15 seconds. The advisor will
assist you with any of the services
included in your plan. To cancel the retry, press the white
phone button.
During your call to the advisor or
virtual advisor, press and release
the OnStar button. The system
beeps to indicate that it is
recording.
When you are f inished recording,
press and release the OnStar
button again. The system beeps
and stops recording.
When you are f inished listening,
press the white phone button. The
system responds with ‘‘Goodbye.’’ Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’ The
recorded message is played
through the audio system
speakers. Press the white phone button. The
system responds with ‘‘OnStar
ready.’’
To hear the first playback of a
message:
You can record up to 5 minutes of
inf ormation f rom your OnStar
Advisororthevirtualadvisor.Thisis
helpf ul f or reviewing the route, hotel,
or restaurant information you
receive f rom the OnStar center.
OnStar
OnStar Services Button
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Here is the function of each HFL
button:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. Below the
HFL buttons is another set of voice
control buttons f or the navigation,
climate control, and audio systems.
When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while making a call,
the HFL over-rides the audio system.
To change the volume level, use the
audio system volume knob.
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HFL TALK
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HFL BACK
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VOICE CONTROL
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TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of the HFL.To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands
f ree link help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, or 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press the
Talk button while the HFL is
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
To enter a command, press the
Talk button. Then, af ter the beep,
say your command in a clear,
natural tone.
For best system operation, set the
climate control f an speed to low,
and direct the center vents away
f rom the microphone in the ceiling.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
All phones may not
operate identically, and some may
cause inconsistent operation of the
HFL. How to Use the HFL Using Voice Control
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability. Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Non-Acura wheels can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and are not
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability. Modif ying Your Vehicle
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page , and).
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