Acura RL 2007 Manual PDF

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
info rmation, see page .
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few 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 syste m; you
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, and restart the engine. If
the indicator does not go off or
blinks again, take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It also comes on as a reminder
that you have turned off
the collision mitigation brake system
(CMBS).
The CMBS indicator also comes on
if dirt or other debris blocks the
radar sensor in the front grille. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS
RADAR SENSOR’’ message on the
multi-information display. 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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If equipped
If equipped
A daptive Front L ighting
System (A FS) IndicatorSecurity System Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System (CMBS)
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the upper
end of the white section of the
gauge. If it reaches the red (hot)
mark, pull safely to the side of the
road. For more information, see page . This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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U.S. model is shown.TACHOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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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 the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEL
RESET
BUTTON
U.S.
CANADA
INFO ( / )
BUTTONS
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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 different 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 fuel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, average fuel
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 ). 100
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer T rip Meter
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ODOMETER
TRIP METER
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This shows the outside Fahrenheit
temperature in U.S. models, and
Centigrade temperature in Canadian
models. The
temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traffic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not fully
acclimatized, therefore it may take
several minutes until the proper
te mperature is displayed.
This shows the remaining life of the
engine oil. It shows 100% after the
engine oil is replaced and the display
is reset. The engine oil life is
calculated based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions. For more information,
see page .
You
can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
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. 381
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Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
U.S.
CANADA ENGINE OIL LIFE
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With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the upper part of the
display changes, as shown in the
illustration, each time you press thebutton. If you press the button,
the display returns to the previous
message.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Normal Display Messages
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U.S. CANADA If ON
Press button
Press button
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This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel rema ining
in the fuel tank. This distan ce is
estimated from the fuel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traffic, etc.
This shows the time passed traveled
since you last reset it. When you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
pos ition, ELAPSED TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition in the multi-
information display (see page ).You
can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or liter/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B. When you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset. This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
f or U.S. models or kilometers per
hour (km/h) f or Canadian models.
When the battery is disconnected, or
you ref uel, RANGE is also reset.
The average fuel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
When you turn of f the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset. This shows your current f uel
mileage. Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:
Instantaneous f uel mileage
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed
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RANGE
EL A PSED T IME
AVG. FUEL A/B A VG. SPEED
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L /100km (Canadian models) Trip Computer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This monitor shows how much
to rque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more information, see
page . Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown
on the multi-info rmation
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 information, see
page . You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your cell
phone.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
Tire Pressure Monitor
HandsFreeLink
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Canada
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When the engine oil life reaches 15 %,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ and the code for the
maintenance items to be performed. Have
your dealer do the indicated
maintenance as soon as you see this
message, and have them reset the
display after completing the service.
If you do not perform the indicated
maintenance or do not reset the
display, the message changes to
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ when the
engine oil life becomes 0 %.
These messages appear on the multi-
info rmation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
For details on engine oil life and
maintenance messages, refer to page
.
Also refer to page for important
maintenance safety precautions.
When
the engine oil life reaches 5 %,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ along with the same
maintenance items.
To
use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Refer to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsf reelink.com website.
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Maintenance Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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When a problem is detected with
your vehicle, a message will be
shown on the multi-information
display.
If this happens, refer to the
applicable pages of this o
wner’s
manual, and follow the instructions.
When there are several messages to
be shown, the system switches the
messages every 5 seconds.
The message is shown until you
push the INFO ( or ) button.
To see the message again, press the
INFO ( or ) button, 5 seconds
after the display disappears.
Here is a list of messages shown on
the multi-information display: See
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34, 63
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page
63, 445
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445
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62, 443
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62, 444
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62, 443
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342
See page
442 See
page
64, 353
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65, 371
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69, 143
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67, 350
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Message Display
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