brake light Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Canadian models only
Refer to the navigation system manual.
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Your
Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE
SHIFTERS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
HORN
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHT
WASHER
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.345)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140, 142)
(P.358)
(P.372)
(P.138)
(P.158)
(P.147)(P.307)
(P.237) (P.263)
(P.145)
DISTANCE
BUTTON
(P.137)
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.146)/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS (P.159)
(P.275)/
(P.278, 283)
(P.71)
(P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.144) (P.145)
(P.287, 292)
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The e-pretensioners do not activate
when the seat belts are not worn or
when the vehicle stability assist
(VSA) off indicator on the
instrument panel is on.
For added safety, the front seat belts
are equipped with e-pretensioners
that work in combination with the
collision mitigation brake system
(CMBS) (see page ) and the
brake pedal assist function (see page
). If
your vehicle gets too close to the
vehicle ahead of it in your lane, the
driver’s e-pretensioner slightly
retracts the seat belt to alert the
driver of the approaching vehicle. If
a collision with the vehicle in front of
you is likely, the e-pretensioners on
both front seats retract the seat belts
with enough force to properly
restrain you and your front
passenger. After they activate, the
e-pretensioners release the retracted
seat belts.
To get the full benefit of the
e-pretensioners, you and your front
passenger must sit normally in your
seats and wear your seat belts
properly (see page ). In
addition, the front passenger’s
e-pretensioner does not activate
when the passenger’s airbag is
automatically turned off because the
weight sensor detects a child in the
front passenger’s seat.
If
the automatic seat belt tensioners
are activated by a collision, both
front seat belts and all related
components must be
replaced (see page ). If only the
e-pretensioners were activated, no
components need to be replaced.
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On models with Collision Mitigation
Brake System
Seat Belt E-pretensioners
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
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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 .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights .140
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Fog Lights .142
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Daytime Running Lights .142
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .142
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
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Hazard Warning Button .145
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .147
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Keys and Locks .149
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Immobilizer System .150
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152..............................................
Trunk .153
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Childproof Door Locks .154
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Seats .155
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Mirrors .159
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .183
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Parking Brake .187
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Interior Convenience Items .188
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Glove Box .189
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Beverage Holders .190
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Console Compartment . 191
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Sun Visors .192
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Accessory Power Sockets . 192
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Rear Ashtrays .193
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Front Door Pockets . 193
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Power Rear Sunshade . 194
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Integrated Sunshades . 195
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Interior Lights .196
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped.
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Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LOW
FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
ELECTRONICALLY
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.66)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.66)(P.64)(P.21,
62) (P.68)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.66)
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(P.34, 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR (P.66) HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62,
443)
(P.62, 444)
(P.62, 443)
(P.67) (P.67, 365)
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
INDICATOR (P.64,
353)
ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
INDICATOR
(P.65,
371)
(P.371) ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR
(P.69, 143)
(P.69) (P.66,
278)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63, 445)
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.35,
63)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or 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 off 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 for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go off 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 for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.Ifthishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation 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 IndicatorImmobilizer System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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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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Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE
SHIFTERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
DISTANCE BUTTON CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.35)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
COLLISION
MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS HORN ADAPTIVE
CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P.138)
(P.158)
(P.147) (P.237)(P.287)
(P.263) (P.178)/
(P.179)
(P.145)
(P.137) (P.145)
(P.146)/
(P.159)
(P.277)/
(P.358)
(P.307) (P.278,
283)
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.71)
(P.372)
(P.144)
(P.345)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN
SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS (P.140, 142)TM
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Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Wi
th the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the fog
lights when the headlights turn on
automati cally. They will go off when
the headlights turn off.
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 off, even if you
set the parking brake. This
feature turns off 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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Fog Lights
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Pressing the () button allows you to switch
display modes.
Eachtimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, the display mode is in auto.
The screen changes between day
and night modes when you turn the
headlights on and of f .
To override the auto mode, select
either day or night mode. This can
be usef ul if you want to use the
headlights during the day. Be aware
that using day mode at night will
make the screen extremely bright.
This f unction allows you to turn
or verbal reminders. Examples
of these reminders include:
Driving with the parking brake on
Driving with the trunk or a door
open
A reminder to f asten the driver’s
and f ront passenger’s seat belts
To select ON or OFF, turn the
interf ace knob to the right or lef t,
then press the interf ace selector.
To change the color, select Day or
night by turning the interf ace knob
to the right or left. Press the
interface selector, then turn the
interf ace knob to select desired color.
Press the interf ace selector to enter
your choice.
Choose silver metal (f actory
default) as the color to obtain
the best display contrast.
Choose black metal (f actory
default) as the color to
obtain the best display contrast.
Verbal ReminderSetting Display Mode Display
mode
ON
OFF
Day
Night
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle speeds up about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This cancels cruise
control. On models with adaptive
cruise control (ACC), this also
causes the cruise control icon on the
multi-inf ormation display to go of f
and the cruise mode icon to come on.
To resume the set speed, press the
RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROLicononthemulti-
inf ormation display will come back
on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROLindicatororACC
indicator on the instrument panel
and the CRUISE CONTROL icon
on the multi-information display
will go out. When the vehicle
slows to the desired speed, press
the SET/DECEL button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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