headlights Acura RL 2006 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
HORN
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.315)
(P.139)
(P.155) STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.143) (P.279)
(P.230) DISTANCE BUTTON
(P.246)(P.141)
(P.35)
(P.142) / (P.155 )
(P.234)/
(P.237) ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
(P.71)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS (P.
174 ) /
(P.175)
(P.141)
(P.134)
(P.136)
(P.328) (P.339) MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
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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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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ). This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When you push the ACC button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If the indicator comes on orange,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
). Take your vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Fog L ight Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator A daptive Cruise Control
(A CC) Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate light go of f af ter the selected
time when you close the driver’s
door and take the remote with you.
To change how long the lights stay
on before they go off, follow these
instructions:
While the multi-information display
is in the LIGHTING SETUP screen
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.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select how long you want the lights
to stay on bef ore they go of f (60, 30,
or 15 seconds) by pressing the INFO
( / ) button, then press the SEL/
RESET button to enter your
selection.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Headlight A uto Of f T imer
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MAX
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
bright.
HIGH
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat bright.
MID
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitisas
bright as sunset or sunrise.
LOW
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat dark.
MIN
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
dark. While the multi-information display
is in the LIGHTING SETUP screen
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.
Press the SEL/RESET button. The
screen changes as shown above.
Select f rom f ive levels of sensitivity
by pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
The headlights automatically come
on when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position and the ambient
light reaches a changeable level. You
can select the auto light sensitivity
f rom f ollowing f ive levels:
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Auto Light Sensitivity
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH PADDLE SHIFTERS
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
DISTANCE BUTTONCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS
(P.315)
(P.339) (P.325)
(P.139)
(P.154) (P.143)STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.230)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.278)
(P.246)
(P.175)
(P.174) /
(P.71)
(P.237)(P.234)/
(P.155)
(P.142) / (P.35)
(P.141)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
(P.136)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
(P.134)
(P.141)
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µ
µ µPush down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch released af ter turned
to the LOCK (0) position or when
the built-in key is removed f rom the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door. When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal, Headlights
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µThe automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
structures.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light. To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you open
and close the driver’s door. To turn
them on again, either turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position or turn the light switch to . 117
Headlights
AUTO
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LIGHT
SENSOR

Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position and
close the driver’s door.
To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO
OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page . If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, then open
and close the driver’s door.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door and get out, the lights turn
of f af ter 10 minutes (3 minutes, if
the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position).
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime. The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
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Headlights
Fog Lights
Daytime Running Lights Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
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The adaptive f ront lighting system
(AFS) helps to improve visibility
during nighttime driving. The AFS
controls the aiming direction and
lighting distribution of the low
beams according to the amount of
turn applied to the steering wheel
during cornering or turning. To turn
the AFS on, turn the ignition to the
ON (II) position, and turn the
headlights on.If the AFS indicator comes on and
starts blinking while driving, pull to
the side of the road when it is saf e,
and turn of f the engine. If the AFS
indicator keeps blinking, or starts
blinking again while driving af ter
turning the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, the AFS is not working
properly (see page ). Have the
AFS inspected by your dealer.
When the AFS indicator comes on,
you will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). Without AFS, your vehicle still has
normal lighting ability to continue
driving.
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A daptive Front L ighting System (A FS)
AFS Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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